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
1D1523
RGB
29, 21, 35
HSL
274, 25%, 11%
HSB
274, 40%, 14%
CMYK
17, 40, 0, 86
LAB
8, 7, -8
LCH
8, 11, 310
OKLCH
0.21, 0.03, 310
XYZ
1, 1, 2
LUV
8, 2, -6
HWB
274, 8%, 86%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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