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
1B1614
RGB
27, 22, 20
HSL
17, 15%, 9%
HSB
17, 26%, 11%
CMYK
0, 19, 26, 89
LAB
8, 2, 2
LCH
8, 3, 45
OKLCH
0.21, 0.01, 43
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
8, 2, 1
HWB
17, 8%, 89%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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