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
1E2011
RGB
30, 32, 17
HSL
68, 31%, 10%
HSB
68, 47%, 13%
CMYK
6, 0, 47, 87
LAB
12, -3, 10
LCH
12, 10, 109
OKLCH
0.24, 0.03, 115
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
12, 0, 7
HWB
68, 7%, 87%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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