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
181908
RGB
24, 25, 8
HSL
64, 52%, 6%
HSB
64, 68%, 10%
CMYK
4, 0, 68, 90
LAB
8, -3, 9
LCH
8, 9, 109
OKLCH
0.21, 0.03, 112
XYZ
1, 1, 0
LUV
8, 0, 6
HWB
64, 3%, 90%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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