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
1C1318
RGB
28, 19, 24
HSL
327, 19%, 9%
HSB
327, 32%, 11%
CMYK
0, 32, 14, 89
LAB
7, 5, -2
LCH
7, 6, 343
OKLCH
0.20, 0.02, 344
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
7, 3, -1
HWB
327, 7%, 89%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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