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
181708
RGB
24, 23, 8
HSL
56, 50%, 6%
HSB
56, 67%, 9%
CMYK
0, 4, 67, 91
LAB
8, -2, 8
LCH
8, 8, 101
OKLCH
0.20, 0.03, 105
XYZ
1, 1, 0
LUV
8, 1, 5
HWB
56, 3%, 91%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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