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
19191A
RGB
25, 25, 26
HSL
240, 2%, 10%
HSB
240, 4%, 10%
CMYK
4, 4, 0, 90
LAB
9, 0, -1
LCH
9, 1, 285
OKLCH
0.21, 0.00, 286
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
9, 0, 0
HWB
240, 10%, 90%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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