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
0C1A16
RGB
12, 26, 22
HSL
163, 37%, 7%
HSB
163, 54%, 10%
CMYK
54, 0, 15, 90
LAB
8, -7, 1
LCH
8, 7, 174
OKLCH
0.20, 0.02, 174
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
8, -4, 1
HWB
163, 5%, 90%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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