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
1A1A22
RGB
26, 26, 34
HSL
240, 13%, 12%
HSB
240, 24%, 13%
CMYK
24, 24, 0, 87
LAB
10, 2, -6
LCH
10, 6, 287
OKLCH
0.22, 0.02, 285
XYZ
1, 1, 2
LUV
10, 0, -4
HWB
240, 10%, 87%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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