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
182010
RGB
24, 32, 16
HSL
90, 33%, 9%
HSB
90, 50%, 13%
CMYK
25, 0, 50, 87
LAB
11, -7, 9
LCH
11, 11, 126
OKLCH
0.23, 0.03, 130
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
11, -3, 7
HWB
90, 6%, 87%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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