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
0A1C16
RGB
10, 28, 22
HSL
160, 47%, 7%
HSB
160, 64%, 11%
CMYK
64, 0, 21, 89
LAB
9, -9, 2
LCH
9, 9, 169
OKLCH
0.21, 0.03, 170
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
9, -5, 2
HWB
160, 4%, 89%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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