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
1A1511
RGB
26, 21, 17
HSL
27, 21%, 8%
HSB
27, 35%, 10%
CMYK
0, 19, 35, 90
LAB
7, 2, 3
LCH
7, 4, 60
OKLCH
0.20, 0.01, 61
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
7, 2, 2
HWB
27, 7%, 90%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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