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
181E32
RGB
24, 30, 50
HSL
226, 35%, 15%
HSB
226, 52%, 20%
CMYK
52, 40, 0, 80
LAB
11, 2, -14
LCH
11, 14, 279
OKLCH
0.24, 0.04, 270
XYZ
1, 1, 3
LUV
11, -3, -12
HWB
226, 9%, 80%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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