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
1C2D2E
RGB
28, 45, 46
HSL
183, 24%, 15%
HSB
183, 39%, 18%
CMYK
39, 2, 0, 82
LAB
17, -7, -3
LCH
17, 8, 203
OKLCH
0.28, 0.02, 201
XYZ
2, 2, 3
LUV
17, -7, -2
HWB
183, 11%, 82%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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