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
1C1624
RGB
28, 22, 36
HSL
266, 24%, 11%
HSB
266, 39%, 14%
CMYK
22, 39, 0, 86
LAB
8, 6, -9
LCH
8, 10, 304
OKLCH
0.21, 0.03, 304
XYZ
1, 1, 2
LUV
8, 1, -6
HWB
266, 9%, 86%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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