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
111C1F
RGB
17, 28, 31
HSL
193, 29%, 9%
HSB
193, 45%, 12%
CMYK
45, 10, 0, 88
LAB
9, -4, -4
LCH
9, 6, 221
OKLCH
0.22, 0.02, 217
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
9, -3, -2
HWB
193, 7%, 88%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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