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
1A160E
RGB
26, 22, 14
HSL
40, 30%, 8%
HSB
40, 46%, 10%
CMYK
0, 15, 46, 90
LAB
8, 1, 5
LCH
8, 5, 81
OKLCH
0.20, 0.02, 84
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
8, 2, 3
HWB
40, 5%, 90%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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