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
1E1923
RGB
30, 25, 35
HSL
270, 17%, 12%
HSB
270, 29%, 14%
CMYK
14, 29, 0, 86
LAB
10, 4, -6
LCH
10, 7, 307
OKLCH
0.22, 0.02, 307
XYZ
1, 1, 2
LUV
10, 1, -5
HWB
270, 10%, 86%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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