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
1A2124
RGB
26, 33, 36
HSL
198, 16%, 12%
HSB
198, 28%, 14%
CMYK
28, 8, 0, 86
LAB
12, -3, -3
LCH
12, 4, 230
OKLCH
0.24, 0.01, 226
XYZ
1, 1, 2
LUV
12, -3, -2
HWB
198, 10%, 86%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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