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
1A1823
RGB
26, 24, 35
HSL
251, 19%, 12%
HSB
251, 31%, 14%
CMYK
26, 31, 0, 86
LAB
9, 3, -7
LCH
9, 8, 295
OKLCH
0.22, 0.02, 293
XYZ
1, 1, 2
LUV
9, 0, -5
HWB
251, 9%, 86%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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