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
18282A
RGB
24, 40, 42
HSL
187, 27%, 13%
HSB
187, 43%, 16%
CMYK
43, 5, 0, 84
LAB
15, -6, -4
LCH
15, 7, 209
OKLCH
0.26, 0.02, 206
XYZ
2, 2, 2
LUV
15, -6, -3
HWB
187, 9%, 84%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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