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
1A1520
RGB
26, 21, 32
HSL
267, 21%, 10%
HSB
267, 34%, 13%
CMYK
19, 34, 0, 87
LAB
8, 5, -7
LCH
8, 8, 305
OKLCH
0.21, 0.02, 305
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
8, 1, -5
HWB
267, 8%, 87%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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