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
181D28
RGB
24, 29, 40
HSL
221, 25%, 13%
HSB
221, 40%, 16%
CMYK
40, 27, 0, 84
LAB
11, 0, -8
LCH
11, 8, 271
OKLCH
0.23, 0.02, 266
XYZ
1, 1, 2
LUV
11, -2, -6
HWB
221, 9%, 84%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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