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
1D171E
RGB
29, 23, 30
HSL
291, 13%, 10%
HSB
291, 23%, 12%
CMYK
3, 23, 0, 88
LAB
9, 4, -4
LCH
9, 6, 319
OKLCH
0.21, 0.02, 321
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
9, 2, -3
HWB
291, 9%, 88%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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