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
1C1904
RGB
28, 25, 4
HSL
53, 75%, 6%
HSB
53, 86%, 11%
CMYK
0, 11, 86, 89
LAB
9, -1, 11
LCH
9, 11, 96
OKLCH
0.21, 0.04, 102
XYZ
1, 1, 0
LUV
9, 2, 8
HWB
53, 2%, 89%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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