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
111D16
RGB
17, 29, 22
HSL
145, 26%, 9%
HSB
145, 41%, 11%
CMYK
41, 0, 24, 89
LAB
9, -7, 3
LCH
9, 8, 157
OKLCH
0.22, 0.02, 158
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
9, -4, 3
HWB
145, 7%, 89%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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