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
1E1803
RGB
30, 24, 3
HSL
47, 82%, 6%
HSB
47, 90%, 12%
CMYK
0, 20, 90, 88
LAB
9, 1, 12
LCH
9, 12, 87
OKLCH
0.21, 0.04, 94
XYZ
1, 1, 0
LUV
9, 3, 8
HWB
47, 1%, 88%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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