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
1A1D1E
RGB
26, 29, 30
HSL
195, 7%, 11%
HSB
195, 13%, 12%
CMYK
13, 3, 0, 88
LAB
10, -1, -1
LCH
10, 2, 224
OKLCH
0.23, 0.00, 220
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
10, -1, -1
HWB
195, 10%, 88%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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