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
19160B
RGB
25, 22, 11
HSL
47, 39%, 7%
HSB
47, 56%, 10%
CMYK
0, 12, 56, 90
LAB
7, 0, 6
LCH
7, 6, 91
OKLCH
0.20, 0.02, 95
XYZ
1, 1, 0
LUV
7, 1, 4
HWB
47, 4%, 90%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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