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
1E1A16
RGB
30, 26, 22
HSL
30, 15%, 10%
HSB
30, 27%, 12%
CMYK
0, 13, 27, 88
LAB
10, 1, 4
LCH
10, 4, 69
OKLCH
0.22, 0.01, 67
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
10, 2, 2
HWB
30, 9%, 88%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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