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
1C1927
RGB
28, 25, 39
HSL
253, 22%, 13%
HSB
253, 36%, 15%
CMYK
28, 36, 0, 85
LAB
10, 4, -9
LCH
10, 10, 296
OKLCH
0.22, 0.03, 294
XYZ
1, 1, 2
LUV
10, 0, -7
HWB
253, 10%, 85%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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