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
1D2010
RGB
29, 32, 16
HSL
71, 33%, 9%
HSB
71, 50%, 13%
CMYK
9, 0, 50, 87
LAB
12, -4, 10
LCH
12, 11, 112
OKLCH
0.24, 0.03, 117
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
12, -1, 7
HWB
71, 6%, 87%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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