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
1C2C2A
RGB
28, 44, 42
HSL
173, 22%, 14%
HSB
173, 36%, 17%
CMYK
36, 0, 5, 83
LAB
17, -7, -1
LCH
17, 7, 187
OKLCH
0.28, 0.02, 186
XYZ
2, 2, 3
LUV
17, -6, 0
HWB
173, 11%, 83%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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