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
1E1D21
RGB
30, 29, 33
HSL
255, 6%, 12%
HSB
255, 12%, 13%
CMYK
9, 12, 0, 87
LAB
11, 1, -3
LCH
11, 3, 296
OKLCH
0.23, 0.01, 297
XYZ
1, 1, 2
LUV
11, 0, -2
HWB
255, 11%, 87%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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