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
1E161B
RGB
30, 22, 27
HSL
323, 15%, 10%
HSB
323, 27%, 12%
CMYK
0, 27, 10, 88
LAB
8, 5, -2
LCH
8, 5, 339
OKLCH
0.21, 0.02, 341
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
8, 3, -2
HWB
323, 9%, 88%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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