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
151A1B
RGB
21, 26, 27
HSL
190, 13%, 9%
HSB
190, 22%, 11%
CMYK
22, 4, 0, 89
LAB
9, -2, -2
LCH
9, 3, 215
OKLCH
0.21, 0.01, 211
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
9, -2, -1
HWB
190, 8%, 89%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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