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
1E2B31
RGB
30, 43, 49
HSL
199, 24%, 15%
HSB
199, 39%, 19%
CMYK
39, 12, 0, 81
LAB
17, -4, -6
LCH
17, 7, 233
OKLCH
0.28, 0.02, 228
XYZ
2, 2, 3
LUV
17, -5, -5
HWB
199, 12%, 81%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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