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
1C232E
RGB
28, 35, 46
HSL
217, 24%, 15%
HSB
217, 39%, 18%
CMYK
39, 24, 0, 82
LAB
13, -1, -8
LCH
13, 8, 265
OKLCH
0.25, 0.02, 259
XYZ
2, 2, 3
LUV
13, -3, -7
HWB
217, 11%, 82%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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