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
191709
RGB
25, 23, 9
HSL
53, 47%, 7%
HSB
53, 64%, 10%
CMYK
0, 8, 64, 90
LAB
8, -1, 8
LCH
8, 8, 97
OKLCH
0.20, 0.03, 101
XYZ
1, 1, 0
LUV
8, 1, 5
HWB
53, 4%, 90%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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