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
181E1C
RGB
24, 30, 28
HSL
160, 11%, 11%
HSB
160, 20%, 12%
CMYK
20, 0, 7, 88
LAB
11, -3, 0
LCH
11, 3, 173
OKLCH
0.23, 0.01, 173
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
11, -2, 1
HWB
160, 9%, 88%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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