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
1A1908
RGB
26, 25, 8
HSL
57, 53%, 7%
HSB
57, 69%, 10%
CMYK
0, 4, 69, 90
LAB
8, -2, 9
LCH
8, 10, 102
OKLCH
0.21, 0.03, 106
XYZ
1, 1, 0
LUV
8, 1, 7
HWB
57, 3%, 90%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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