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
1C1412
RGB
28, 20, 18
HSL
12, 22%, 9%
HSB
12, 36%, 11%
CMYK
0, 29, 36, 89
LAB
7, 4, 3
LCH
7, 5, 35
OKLCH
0.20, 0.01, 34
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
7, 3, 1
HWB
12, 7%, 89%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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