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
1C1604
RGB
28, 22, 4
HSL
45, 75%, 6%
HSB
45, 86%, 11%
CMYK
0, 21, 86, 89
LAB
8, 1, 10
LCH
8, 10, 85
OKLCH
0.20, 0.03, 92
XYZ
1, 1, 0
LUV
8, 3, 7
HWB
45, 2%, 89%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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