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
1E282B
RGB
30, 40, 43
HSL
194, 18%, 14%
HSB
194, 30%, 17%
CMYK
30, 7, 0, 83
LAB
15, -4, -3
LCH
15, 5, 222
OKLCH
0.27, 0.02, 218
XYZ
2, 2, 3
LUV
15, -4, -3
HWB
194, 12%, 83%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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