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
1A1703
RGB
26, 23, 3
HSL
52, 79%, 6%
HSB
52, 88%, 10%
CMYK
0, 12, 88, 90
LAB
8, -1, 10
LCH
8, 10, 96
OKLCH
0.20, 0.04, 102
XYZ
1, 1, 0
LUV
8, 2, 7
HWB
52, 1%, 90%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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