Psychology
Gray is the connective tissue of interface design — neutral, balanced, and quiet. It supports without competing.
Meaning
Sophistication, neutrality, and restraint. Warm grays feel inviting; cool grays feel modern and technical.
Applications
Essential for backgrounds, borders, dividers, and secondary text in product UIs. Build a 9–11 step gray ramp early in any design system.
Conversion
HEX
181C24
RGB
24, 28, 36
HSL
220, 20%, 12%
HSB
220, 33%, 14%
CMYK
33, 22, 0, 86
LAB
10, 0, -6
LCH
10, 6, 269
OKLCH
0.23, 0.02, 264
XYZ
1, 1, 2
LUV
10, -2, -5
HWB
220, 9%, 86%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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