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
182013
RGB
24, 32, 19
HSL
97, 25%, 10%
HSB
97, 41%, 13%
CMYK
25, 0, 41, 87
LAB
11, -6, 8
LCH
11, 10, 129
OKLCH
0.23, 0.03, 134
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
11, -3, 6
HWB
97, 7%, 87%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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