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
1C262A
RGB
28, 38, 42
HSL
197, 20%, 14%
HSB
197, 33%, 16%
CMYK
33, 10, 0, 84
LAB
14, -4, -4
LCH
14, 6, 229
OKLCH
0.26, 0.02, 224
XYZ
2, 2, 2
LUV
14, -4, -3
HWB
197, 11%, 84%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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