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
1D1912
RGB
29, 25, 18
HSL
38, 23%, 9%
HSB
38, 38%, 11%
CMYK
0, 14, 38, 89
LAB
9, 1, 5
LCH
9, 5, 80
OKLCH
0.22, 0.01, 82
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
9, 2, 3
HWB
38, 7%, 89%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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