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
1E1C21
RGB
30, 28, 33
HSL
264, 8%, 12%
HSB
264, 15%, 13%
CMYK
9, 15, 0, 87
LAB
11, 2, -3
LCH
11, 4, 302
OKLCH
0.23, 0.01, 304
XYZ
1, 1, 2
LUV
11, 1, -2
HWB
264, 11%, 87%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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