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
182832
RGB
24, 40, 50
HSL
203, 35%, 15%
HSB
203, 52%, 20%
CMYK
52, 20, 0, 80
LAB
15, -4, -9
LCH
15, 10, 243
OKLCH
0.27, 0.03, 237
XYZ
2, 2, 3
LUV
15, -6, -8
HWB
203, 9%, 80%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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