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
1A1225
RGB
26, 18, 37
HSL
265, 35%, 11%
HSB
265, 51%, 15%
CMYK
30, 51, 0, 85
LAB
7, 8, -12
LCH
7, 14, 304
OKLCH
0.20, 0.04, 303
XYZ
1, 1, 2
LUV
7, 1, -7
HWB
265, 7%, 85%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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