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
181C28
RGB
24, 28, 40
HSL
225, 25%, 13%
HSB
225, 40%, 16%
CMYK
40, 30, 0, 84
LAB
10, 1, -9
LCH
10, 9, 276
OKLCH
0.23, 0.02, 270
XYZ
1, 1, 2
LUV
10, -2, -7
HWB
225, 9%, 84%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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