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
1A1420
RGB
26, 20, 32
HSL
270, 23%, 10%
HSB
270, 38%, 13%
CMYK
19, 38, 0, 87
LAB
7, 5, -7
LCH
7, 9, 307
OKLCH
0.20, 0.03, 307
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
7, 1, -5
HWB
270, 8%, 87%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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