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
1C1920
RGB
28, 25, 32
HSL
266, 12%, 11%
HSB
266, 22%, 13%
CMYK
12, 22, 0, 87
LAB
9, 3, -4
LCH
9, 5, 304
OKLCH
0.22, 0.01, 305
XYZ
1, 1, 2
LUV
9, 1, -3
HWB
266, 10%, 87%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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