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
181F09
RGB
24, 31, 9
HSL
79, 55%, 8%
HSB
79, 71%, 12%
CMYK
23, 0, 71, 88
LAB
11, -7, 12
LCH
11, 14, 120
OKLCH
0.23, 0.04, 124
XYZ
1, 1, 0
LUV
11, -2, 9
HWB
79, 4%, 88%
Pantone
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Harmonies
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