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
1C293C
RGB
28, 41, 60
HSL
216, 36%, 17%
HSB
216, 53%, 24%
CMYK
53, 32, 0, 76
LAB
16, -1, -14
LCH
16, 14, 266
OKLCH
0.28, 0.04, 258
XYZ
2, 2, 5
LUV
16, -5, -14
HWB
216, 11%, 76%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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