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
1C1225
RGB
28, 18, 37
HSL
272, 35%, 11%
HSB
272, 51%, 15%
CMYK
24, 51, 0, 85
LAB
7, 9, -11
LCH
7, 14, 308
OKLCH
0.21, 0.04, 307
XYZ
1, 1, 2
LUV
7, 2, -7
HWB
272, 7%, 85%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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