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
1E2B2E
RGB
30, 43, 46
HSL
191, 21%, 15%
HSB
191, 35%, 18%
CMYK
35, 7, 0, 82
LAB
16, -5, -4
LCH
16, 6, 217
OKLCH
0.28, 0.02, 213
XYZ
2, 2, 3
LUV
16, -5, -3
HWB
191, 12%, 82%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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