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
181C0D
RGB
24, 28, 13
HSL
76, 37%, 8%
HSB
76, 54%, 11%
CMYK
14, 0, 54, 89
LAB
9, -4, 9
LCH
9, 10, 117
OKLCH
0.22, 0.03, 121
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
9, -1, 6
HWB
76, 5%, 89%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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