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
181D2F
RGB
24, 29, 47
HSL
227, 32%, 14%
HSB
227, 49%, 18%
CMYK
49, 38, 0, 82
LAB
11, 2, -13
LCH
11, 13, 279
OKLCH
0.24, 0.04, 272
XYZ
1, 1, 3
LUV
11, -2, -10
HWB
227, 9%, 82%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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