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
1D1624
RGB
29, 22, 36
HSL
270, 24%, 11%
HSB
270, 39%, 14%
CMYK
19, 39, 0, 86
LAB
9, 6, -8
LCH
9, 11, 307
OKLCH
0.22, 0.03, 307
XYZ
1, 1, 2
LUV
9, 2, -6
HWB
270, 9%, 86%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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