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
183231
RGB
24, 50, 49
HSL
178, 35%, 15%
HSB
178, 52%, 20%
CMYK
52, 0, 2, 80
LAB
19, -11, -3
LCH
19, 11, 194
OKLCH
0.30, 0.03, 192
XYZ
2, 3, 3
LUV
19, -10, -1
HWB
178, 9%, 80%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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