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
1C2D3A
RGB
28, 45, 58
HSL
206, 35%, 17%
HSB
206, 52%, 23%
CMYK
52, 22, 0, 77
LAB
17, -4, -11
LCH
17, 11, 249
OKLCH
0.29, 0.03, 242
XYZ
2, 2, 4
LUV
17, -7, -10
HWB
206, 11%, 77%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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