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
1C2228
RGB
28, 34, 40
HSL
210, 18%, 13%
HSB
210, 30%, 16%
CMYK
30, 15, 0, 84
LAB
13, -1, -5
LCH
13, 5, 253
OKLCH
0.25, 0.01, 248
XYZ
1, 2, 2
LUV
13, -2, -4
HWB
210, 11%, 84%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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