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
181C1B
RGB
24, 28, 27
HSL
165, 8%, 10%
HSB
165, 14%, 11%
CMYK
14, 0, 4, 89
LAB
10, -2, 0
LCH
10, 2, 179
OKLCH
0.22, 0.01, 179
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
10, -1, 0
HWB
165, 9%, 89%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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