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
181C29
RGB
24, 28, 41
HSL
226, 26%, 13%
HSB
226, 41%, 16%
CMYK
41, 32, 0, 84
LAB
10, 1, -10
LCH
10, 10, 277
OKLCH
0.23, 0.03, 271
XYZ
1, 1, 2
LUV
10, -2, -7
HWB
226, 9%, 84%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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