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
181D2E
RGB
24, 29, 46
HSL
226, 31%, 14%
HSB
226, 48%, 18%
CMYK
48, 37, 0, 82
LAB
11, 2, -12
LCH
11, 12, 278
OKLCH
0.23, 0.03, 271
XYZ
1, 1, 3
LUV
11, -2, -10
HWB
226, 9%, 82%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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