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
1A251E
RGB
26, 37, 30
HSL
142, 17%, 12%
HSB
142, 30%, 15%
CMYK
30, 0, 19, 85
LAB
13, -6, 3
LCH
13, 7, 155
OKLCH
0.25, 0.02, 157
XYZ
1, 2, 1
LUV
13, -4, 3
HWB
142, 10%, 85%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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