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
1C131E
RGB
28, 19, 30
HSL
289, 22%, 10%
HSB
289, 37%, 12%
CMYK
7, 37, 0, 88
LAB
7, 7, -6
LCH
7, 9, 318
OKLCH
0.20, 0.03, 320
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
7, 2, -4
HWB
289, 7%, 88%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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