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
1C1D1E
RGB
28, 29, 30
HSL
210, 3%, 11%
HSB
210, 7%, 12%
CMYK
7, 3, 0, 88
LAB
11, 0, -1
LCH
11, 1, 251
OKLCH
0.23, 0.00, 248
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
11, 0, -1
HWB
210, 11%, 88%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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