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
0E1A16
RGB
14, 26, 22
HSL
160, 30%, 8%
HSB
160, 46%, 10%
CMYK
46, 0, 15, 90
LAB
8, -6, 1
LCH
8, 6, 171
OKLCH
0.20, 0.02, 171
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
8, -3, 1
HWB
160, 5%, 90%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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