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
1C1613
RGB
28, 22, 19
HSL
20, 19%, 9%
HSB
20, 32%, 11%
CMYK
0, 21, 32, 89
LAB
8, 3, 3
LCH
8, 4, 49
OKLCH
0.21, 0.01, 48
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
8, 2, 2
HWB
20, 7%, 89%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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