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
1D2B26
RGB
29, 43, 38
HSL
159, 19%, 14%
HSB
159, 33%, 17%
CMYK
33, 0, 12, 83
LAB
16, -7, 1
LCH
16, 7, 170
OKLCH
0.27, 0.02, 171
XYZ
2, 2, 2
LUV
16, -6, 2
HWB
159, 11%, 83%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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