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
1C201E
RGB
28, 32, 30
HSL
150, 7%, 12%
HSB
150, 13%, 13%
CMYK
12, 0, 6, 87
LAB
12, -2, 1
LCH
12, 2, 163
OKLCH
0.24, 0.01, 164
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
12, -1, 1
HWB
150, 11%, 87%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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