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
151F1E
RGB
21, 31, 30
HSL
174, 19%, 10%
HSB
174, 32%, 12%
CMYK
32, 0, 3, 88
LAB
11, -5, -1
LCH
11, 5, 190
OKLCH
0.23, 0.01, 189
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
11, -3, 0
HWB
174, 8%, 88%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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