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
18232A
RGB
24, 35, 42
HSL
203, 27%, 13%
HSB
203, 43%, 16%
CMYK
43, 17, 0, 84
LAB
13, -3, -6
LCH
13, 7, 242
OKLCH
0.25, 0.02, 237
XYZ
1, 2, 2
LUV
13, -4, -5
HWB
203, 9%, 84%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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