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
1E2D36
RGB
30, 45, 54
HSL
203, 29%, 16%
HSB
203, 44%, 21%
CMYK
44, 17, 0, 79
LAB
17, -4, -8
LCH
17, 9, 241
OKLCH
0.29, 0.03, 235
XYZ
2, 2, 4
LUV
17, -6, -7
HWB
203, 12%, 79%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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