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
1A1610
RGB
26, 22, 16
HSL
36, 24%, 8%
HSB
36, 38%, 10%
CMYK
0, 15, 38, 90
LAB
8, 1, 4
LCH
8, 4, 76
OKLCH
0.20, 0.01, 78
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
8, 2, 3
HWB
36, 6%, 90%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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