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
1A2422
RGB
26, 36, 34
HSL
168, 16%, 12%
HSB
168, 28%, 14%
CMYK
28, 0, 6, 86
LAB
13, -5, 0
LCH
13, 5, 182
OKLCH
0.25, 0.01, 181
XYZ
1, 2, 2
LUV
13, -4, 0
HWB
168, 10%, 86%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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