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
0E1D18
RGB
14, 29, 24
HSL
160, 35%, 8%
HSB
160, 52%, 11%
CMYK
52, 0, 17, 89
LAB
9, -8, 1
LCH
9, 8, 170
OKLCH
0.22, 0.02, 171
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
9, -4, 2
HWB
160, 5%, 89%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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