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
101A09
RGB
16, 26, 9
HSL
95, 49%, 7%
HSB
95, 65%, 10%
CMYK
38, 0, 65, 90
LAB
8, -7, 8
LCH
8, 11, 132
OKLCH
0.20, 0.03, 134
XYZ
1, 1, 0
LUV
8, -3, 6
HWB
95, 4%, 90%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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