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
181A1D
RGB
24, 26, 29
HSL
216, 9%, 10%
HSB
216, 17%, 11%
CMYK
17, 10, 0, 89
LAB
9, 0, -2
LCH
9, 2, 261
OKLCH
0.22, 0.01, 258
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
9, -1, -2
HWB
216, 9%, 89%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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