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
1D1508
RGB
29, 21, 8
HSL
37, 57%, 7%
HSB
37, 72%, 11%
CMYK
0, 28, 72, 89
LAB
7, 3, 8
LCH
7, 8, 72
OKLCH
0.20, 0.03, 79
XYZ
1, 1, 0
LUV
7, 3, 5
HWB
37, 3%, 89%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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