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
151F1C
RGB
21, 31, 28
HSL
162, 19%, 10%
HSB
162, 32%, 12%
CMYK
32, 0, 10, 88
LAB
11, -5, 1
LCH
11, 5, 174
OKLCH
0.23, 0.02, 175
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
11, -3, 1
HWB
162, 8%, 88%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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