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
1C161E
RGB
28, 22, 30
HSL
285, 15%, 10%
HSB
285, 27%, 12%
CMYK
7, 27, 0, 88
LAB
8, 5, -4
LCH
8, 6, 316
OKLCH
0.21, 0.02, 318
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
8, 2, -3
HWB
285, 9%, 88%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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