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
10190D
RGB
16, 25, 13
HSL
105, 32%, 7%
HSB
105, 48%, 10%
CMYK
36, 0, 48, 90
LAB
8, -6, 6
LCH
8, 8, 137
OKLCH
0.20, 0.03, 138
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
8, -2, 4
HWB
105, 5%, 90%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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