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
1C2013
RGB
28, 32, 19
HSL
78, 25%, 10%
HSB
78, 41%, 13%
CMYK
12, 0, 41, 87
LAB
12, -4, 8
LCH
12, 9, 117
OKLCH
0.24, 0.02, 122
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
12, -1, 6
HWB
78, 7%, 87%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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