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
1A1B1D
RGB
26, 27, 29
HSL
220, 5%, 11%
HSB
220, 10%, 11%
CMYK
10, 7, 0, 89
LAB
10, 0, -2
LCH
10, 2, 266
OKLCH
0.22, 0.00, 264
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
10, 0, -1
HWB
220, 10%, 89%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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