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
1C1926
RGB
28, 25, 38
HSL
254, 21%, 12%
HSB
254, 34%, 15%
CMYK
26, 34, 0, 85
LAB
10, 4, -8
LCH
10, 9, 297
OKLCH
0.22, 0.03, 295
XYZ
1, 1, 2
LUV
10, 0, -6
HWB
254, 10%, 85%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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