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
1E1D15
RGB
30, 29, 21
HSL
53, 18%, 10%
HSB
53, 30%, 12%
CMYK
0, 3, 30, 88
LAB
11, -1, 6
LCH
11, 6, 98
OKLCH
0.23, 0.01, 102
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
11, 1, 4
HWB
53, 8%, 88%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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