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
0C1C17
RGB
12, 28, 23
HSL
161, 40%, 8%
HSB
161, 57%, 11%
CMYK
57, 0, 18, 89
LAB
9, -8, 1
LCH
9, 8, 171
OKLCH
0.21, 0.02, 172
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
9, -4, 1
HWB
161, 5%, 89%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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