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
1A1920
RGB
26, 25, 32
HSL
249, 12%, 11%
HSB
249, 22%, 13%
CMYK
19, 22, 0, 87
LAB
9, 2, -5
LCH
9, 5, 292
OKLCH
0.22, 0.01, 292
XYZ
1, 1, 2
LUV
9, 0, -3
HWB
249, 10%, 87%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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