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
1E161F
RGB
30, 22, 31
HSL
293, 17%, 10%
HSB
293, 29%, 12%
CMYK
3, 29, 0, 88
LAB
9, 6, -5
LCH
9, 7, 321
OKLCH
0.21, 0.02, 323
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
9, 2, -4
HWB
293, 9%, 88%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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