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
1E1C18
RGB
30, 28, 24
HSL
40, 11%, 11%
HSB
40, 20%, 12%
CMYK
0, 7, 20, 88
LAB
10, 0, 3
LCH
10, 3, 84
OKLCH
0.23, 0.01, 85
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
10, 1, 2
HWB
40, 9%, 88%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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