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
181B0E
RGB
24, 27, 14
HSL
74, 32%, 8%
HSB
74, 48%, 11%
CMYK
11, 0, 48, 89
LAB
9, -4, 8
LCH
9, 8, 116
OKLCH
0.21, 0.02, 119
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
9, -1, 5
HWB
74, 5%, 89%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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