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
1A1222
RGB
26, 18, 34
HSL
270, 31%, 10%
HSB
270, 47%, 13%
CMYK
24, 47, 0, 87
LAB
7, 7, -10
LCH
7, 12, 307
OKLCH
0.20, 0.03, 307
XYZ
1, 1, 2
LUV
7, 2, -6
HWB
270, 7%, 87%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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