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
181E13
RGB
24, 30, 19
HSL
93, 22%, 10%
HSB
93, 37%, 12%
CMYK
20, 0, 37, 88
LAB
10, -5, 6
LCH
10, 8, 127
OKLCH
0.23, 0.02, 131
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
10, -2, 5
HWB
93, 7%, 88%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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