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
1D140E
RGB
29, 20, 14
HSL
24, 35%, 8%
HSB
24, 52%, 11%
CMYK
0, 31, 52, 89
LAB
7, 4, 5
LCH
7, 6, 52
OKLCH
0.20, 0.02, 55
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
7, 3, 3
HWB
24, 5%, 89%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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