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
1C2226
RGB
28, 34, 38
HSL
204, 15%, 13%
HSB
204, 26%, 15%
CMYK
26, 11, 0, 85
LAB
13, -2, -4
LCH
13, 4, 242
OKLCH
0.25, 0.01, 237
XYZ
1, 2, 2
LUV
13, -2, -3
HWB
204, 11%, 85%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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