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
1D191E
RGB
29, 25, 30
HSL
288, 9%, 11%
HSB
288, 17%, 12%
CMYK
3, 17, 0, 88
LAB
9, 3, -3
LCH
9, 4, 317
OKLCH
0.22, 0.01, 319
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
9, 1, -2
HWB
288, 10%, 88%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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