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
1E3040
RGB
30, 48, 64
HSL
208, 36%, 18%
HSB
208, 53%, 25%
CMYK
53, 25, 0, 75
LAB
19, -4, -13
LCH
19, 13, 254
OKLCH
0.30, 0.04, 246
XYZ
3, 3, 5
LUV
19, -7, -13
HWB
208, 12%, 75%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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