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
101C09
RGB
16, 28, 9
HSL
98, 51%, 7%
HSB
98, 68%, 11%
CMYK
43, 0, 68, 89
LAB
9, -9, 9
LCH
9, 13, 134
OKLCH
0.21, 0.04, 135
XYZ
1, 1, 0
LUV
9, -4, 7
HWB
98, 4%, 89%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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