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
191816
RGB
25, 24, 22
HSL
40, 6%, 9%
HSB
40, 12%, 10%
CMYK
0, 4, 12, 90
LAB
8, 0, 2
LCH
8, 2, 85
OKLCH
0.21, 0.00, 85
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
8, 0, 1
HWB
40, 9%, 90%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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