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
191E09
RGB
25, 30, 9
HSL
74, 54%, 8%
HSB
74, 70%, 12%
CMYK
17, 0, 70, 88
LAB
10, -6, 11
LCH
10, 13, 116
OKLCH
0.22, 0.04, 121
XYZ
1, 1, 0
LUV
10, -1, 9
HWB
74, 4%, 88%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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