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
151D18
RGB
21, 29, 24
HSL
143, 16%, 10%
HSB
143, 28%, 11%
CMYK
28, 0, 17, 89
LAB
10, -5, 2
LCH
10, 5, 156
OKLCH
0.22, 0.02, 157
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
10, -3, 2
HWB
143, 8%, 89%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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