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
1E160E
RGB
30, 22, 14
HSL
30, 36%, 9%
HSB
30, 53%, 12%
CMYK
0, 27, 53, 88
LAB
8, 3, 6
LCH
8, 7, 63
OKLCH
0.21, 0.02, 66
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
8, 3, 4
HWB
30, 5%, 88%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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