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
1C1928
RGB
28, 25, 40
HSL
252, 23%, 13%
HSB
252, 38%, 16%
CMYK
30, 38, 0, 84
LAB
10, 5, -10
LCH
10, 11, 296
OKLCH
0.22, 0.03, 293
XYZ
1, 1, 2
LUV
10, 0, -7
HWB
252, 10%, 84%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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