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
18281F
RGB
24, 40, 31
HSL
146, 25%, 13%
HSB
146, 40%, 16%
CMYK
40, 0, 22, 84
LAB
14, -9, 4
LCH
14, 10, 157
OKLCH
0.26, 0.03, 159
XYZ
1, 2, 2
LUV
14, -6, 4
HWB
146, 9%, 84%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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