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
1C170E
RGB
28, 23, 14
HSL
39, 33%, 8%
HSB
39, 50%, 11%
CMYK
0, 18, 50, 89
LAB
8, 1, 6
LCH
8, 6, 78
OKLCH
0.21, 0.02, 82
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
8, 2, 4
HWB
39, 5%, 89%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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