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
1D2C27
RGB
29, 44, 39
HSL
160, 21%, 14%
HSB
160, 34%, 17%
CMYK
34, 0, 11, 83
LAB
17, -8, 1
LCH
17, 8, 172
OKLCH
0.28, 0.02, 172
XYZ
2, 2, 2
LUV
17, -6, 2
HWB
160, 11%, 83%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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