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
1C2D37
RGB
28, 45, 55
HSL
202, 33%, 16%
HSB
202, 49%, 22%
CMYK
49, 18, 0, 78
LAB
17, -5, -9
LCH
17, 10, 241
OKLCH
0.29, 0.03, 235
XYZ
2, 2, 4
LUV
17, -7, -8
HWB
202, 11%, 78%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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