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
101F18
RGB
16, 31, 24
HSL
152, 32%, 9%
HSB
152, 48%, 12%
CMYK
48, 0, 23, 88
LAB
10, -8, 3
LCH
10, 9, 162
OKLCH
0.22, 0.02, 163
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
10, -5, 3
HWB
152, 6%, 88%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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