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
182114
RGB
24, 33, 20
HSL
102, 25%, 10%
HSB
102, 39%, 13%
CMYK
27, 0, 39, 87
LAB
12, -7, 7
LCH
12, 10, 132
OKLCH
0.23, 0.03, 136
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
12, -3, 6
HWB
102, 8%, 87%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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