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
191A1E
RGB
25, 26, 30
HSL
228, 9%, 11%
HSB
228, 17%, 12%
CMYK
17, 13, 0, 88
LAB
9, 0, -3
LCH
9, 3, 276
OKLCH
0.22, 0.01, 275
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
9, 0, -2
HWB
228, 10%, 88%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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