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
1E1A14
RGB
30, 26, 20
HSL
36, 20%, 10%
HSB
36, 33%, 12%
CMYK
0, 13, 33, 88
LAB
10, 1, 5
LCH
10, 5, 77
OKLCH
0.22, 0.01, 78
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
10, 2, 3
HWB
36, 8%, 88%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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