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
181F26
RGB
24, 31, 38
HSL
210, 23%, 12%
HSB
210, 37%, 15%
CMYK
37, 18, 0, 85
LAB
11, -2, -6
LCH
11, 6, 254
OKLCH
0.24, 0.02, 249
XYZ
1, 1, 2
LUV
11, -3, -4
HWB
210, 9%, 85%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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