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
181905
RGB
24, 25, 5
HSL
63, 67%, 6%
HSB
63, 80%, 10%
CMYK
4, 0, 80, 90
LAB
8, -3, 10
LCH
8, 11, 108
OKLCH
0.21, 0.04, 112
XYZ
1, 1, 0
LUV
8, 0, 7
HWB
63, 2%, 90%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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