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
1E1503
RGB
30, 21, 3
HSL
40, 82%, 6%
HSB
40, 90%, 12%
CMYK
0, 30, 90, 88
LAB
8, 3, 10
LCH
8, 10, 75
OKLCH
0.20, 0.04, 84
XYZ
1, 1, 0
LUV
8, 4, 7
HWB
40, 1%, 88%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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