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
1C293B
RGB
28, 41, 59
HSL
215, 36%, 17%
HSB
215, 53%, 23%
CMYK
53, 31, 0, 77
LAB
16, -1, -13
LCH
16, 14, 265
OKLCH
0.28, 0.04, 257
XYZ
2, 2, 4
LUV
16, -5, -13
HWB
215, 11%, 77%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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