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
1C302E
RGB
28, 48, 46
HSL
174, 26%, 15%
HSB
174, 42%, 19%
CMYK
42, 0, 4, 81
LAB
18, -9, -1
LCH
18, 9, 189
OKLCH
0.29, 0.03, 188
XYZ
2, 3, 3
LUV
18, -8, 0
HWB
174, 11%, 81%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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