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
1E170C
RGB
30, 23, 12
HSL
37, 43%, 8%
HSB
37, 60%, 12%
CMYK
0, 23, 60, 88
LAB
8, 2, 8
LCH
8, 8, 74
OKLCH
0.21, 0.02, 78
XYZ
1, 1, 0
LUV
8, 3, 5
HWB
37, 5%, 88%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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