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
1D2B2A
RGB
29, 43, 42
HSL
176, 19%, 14%
HSB
176, 33%, 17%
CMYK
33, 0, 2, 83
LAB
16, -6, -1
LCH
16, 7, 192
OKLCH
0.28, 0.02, 191
XYZ
2, 2, 3
LUV
16, -6, -1
HWB
176, 11%, 83%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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