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
183635
RGB
24, 54, 53
HSL
178, 38%, 15%
HSB
178, 56%, 21%
CMYK
56, 0, 2, 79
LAB
20, -12, -3
LCH
20, 12, 194
OKLCH
0.31, 0.04, 193
XYZ
2, 3, 4
LUV
20, -11, -2
HWB
178, 9%, 79%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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