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
1E2833
RGB
30, 40, 51
HSL
211, 26%, 16%
HSB
211, 41%, 20%
CMYK
41, 22, 0, 80
LAB
16, -2, -9
LCH
16, 9, 257
OKLCH
0.27, 0.02, 251
XYZ
2, 2, 3
LUV
16, -4, -8
HWB
211, 12%, 80%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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