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
182424
RGB
24, 36, 36
HSL
180, 20%, 12%
HSB
180, 33%, 14%
CMYK
33, 0, 0, 86
LAB
13, -5, -2
LCH
13, 6, 198
OKLCH
0.25, 0.02, 196
XYZ
1, 2, 2
LUV
13, -4, -1
HWB
180, 9%, 86%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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