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
1D1D18
RGB
29, 29, 24
HSL
60, 9%, 10%
HSB
60, 17%, 11%
CMYK
0, 0, 17, 89
LAB
11, -1, 3
LCH
11, 4, 104
OKLCH
0.23, 0.01, 107
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
11, 0, 2
HWB
60, 9%, 89%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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