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
1E1922
RGB
30, 25, 34
HSL
273, 15%, 12%
HSB
273, 26%, 13%
CMYK
12, 26, 0, 87
LAB
10, 4, -5
LCH
10, 7, 309
OKLCH
0.22, 0.02, 310
XYZ
1, 1, 2
LUV
10, 1, -4
HWB
273, 10%, 87%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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