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
1C282F
RGB
28, 40, 47
HSL
202, 25%, 15%
HSB
202, 40%, 18%
CMYK
40, 15, 0, 82
LAB
15, -4, -6
LCH
15, 7, 240
OKLCH
0.27, 0.02, 234
XYZ
2, 2, 3
LUV
15, -5, -5
HWB
202, 11%, 82%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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