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
1E1410
RGB
30, 20, 16
HSL
17, 30%, 9%
HSB
17, 47%, 12%
CMYK
0, 33, 47, 88
LAB
7, 5, 4
LCH
7, 6, 42
OKLCH
0.20, 0.02, 43
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
7, 4, 2
HWB
17, 6%, 88%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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