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
182A2A
RGB
24, 42, 42
HSL
180, 27%, 13%
HSB
180, 43%, 16%
CMYK
43, 0, 0, 84
LAB
16, -8, -2
LCH
16, 8, 198
OKLCH
0.27, 0.02, 196
XYZ
2, 2, 2
LUV
16, -7, -1
HWB
180, 9%, 84%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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