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
1E170D
RGB
30, 23, 13
HSL
35, 40%, 8%
HSB
35, 57%, 12%
CMYK
0, 23, 57, 88
LAB
8, 2, 7
LCH
8, 7, 72
OKLCH
0.21, 0.02, 76
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
8, 3, 4
HWB
35, 5%, 88%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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