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
1A1712
RGB
26, 23, 18
HSL
38, 18%, 9%
HSB
38, 31%, 10%
CMYK
0, 12, 31, 90
LAB
8, 1, 4
LCH
8, 4, 79
OKLCH
0.21, 0.01, 81
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
8, 1, 2
HWB
38, 7%, 90%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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