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
111B0C
RGB
17, 27, 12
HSL
100, 38%, 8%
HSB
100, 56%, 11%
CMYK
37, 0, 56, 89
LAB
8, -7, 7
LCH
8, 10, 134
OKLCH
0.21, 0.03, 136
XYZ
1, 1, 0
LUV
8, -3, 6
HWB
100, 5%, 89%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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