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
1D1222
RGB
29, 18, 34
HSL
281, 31%, 10%
HSB
281, 47%, 13%
CMYK
15, 47, 0, 87
LAB
7, 9, -9
LCH
7, 12, 314
OKLCH
0.20, 0.03, 315
XYZ
1, 1, 2
LUV
7, 3, -6
HWB
281, 7%, 87%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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