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
191C21
RGB
25, 28, 33
HSL
218, 14%, 11%
HSB
218, 24%, 13%
CMYK
24, 15, 0, 87
LAB
10, 0, -4
LCH
10, 4, 264
OKLCH
0.23, 0.01, 261
XYZ
1, 1, 2
LUV
10, -1, -3
HWB
218, 10%, 87%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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