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
191C11
RGB
25, 28, 17
HSL
76, 24%, 9%
HSB
76, 39%, 11%
CMYK
11, 0, 39, 89
LAB
10, -3, 7
LCH
10, 8, 117
OKLCH
0.22, 0.02, 121
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
10, -1, 5
HWB
76, 7%, 89%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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