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
181E10
RGB
24, 30, 16
HSL
86, 30%, 9%
HSB
86, 47%, 12%
CMYK
20, 0, 47, 88
LAB
10, -5, 8
LCH
10, 10, 123
OKLCH
0.22, 0.03, 127
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
10, -2, 6
HWB
86, 6%, 88%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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