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
18232F
RGB
24, 35, 47
HSL
211, 32%, 14%
HSB
211, 49%, 18%
CMYK
49, 26, 0, 82
LAB
13, -2, -10
LCH
13, 10, 258
OKLCH
0.25, 0.03, 251
XYZ
1, 2, 3
LUV
13, -4, -8
HWB
211, 9%, 82%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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