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
1D1517
RGB
29, 21, 23
HSL
345, 16%, 10%
HSB
345, 28%, 11%
CMYK
0, 28, 21, 89
LAB
8, 5, 0
LCH
8, 5, 2
OKLCH
0.21, 0.01, 2
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
8, 3, 0
HWB
345, 8%, 89%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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