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
1C2829
RGB
28, 40, 41
HSL
185, 19%, 14%
HSB
185, 32%, 16%
CMYK
32, 2, 0, 84
LAB
15, -5, -2
LCH
15, 6, 205
OKLCH
0.27, 0.02, 203
XYZ
2, 2, 2
LUV
15, -5, -2
HWB
185, 11%, 84%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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