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
181A09
RGB
24, 26, 9
HSL
67, 49%, 7%
HSB
67, 65%, 10%
CMYK
8, 0, 65, 90
LAB
9, -4, 9
LCH
9, 10, 111
OKLCH
0.21, 0.03, 115
XYZ
1, 1, 0
LUV
9, 0, 7
HWB
67, 4%, 90%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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