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
1A181E
RGB
26, 24, 30
HSL
260, 11%, 11%
HSB
260, 20%, 12%
CMYK
13, 20, 0, 88
LAB
9, 2, -4
LCH
9, 4, 300
OKLCH
0.21, 0.01, 301
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
9, 0, -3
HWB
260, 9%, 88%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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