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
1E1417
RGB
30, 20, 23
HSL
342, 20%, 10%
HSB
342, 33%, 12%
CMYK
0, 33, 23, 88
LAB
8, 6, 0
LCH
8, 6, 359
OKLCH
0.21, 0.02, 359
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
8, 3, 0
HWB
342, 8%, 88%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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