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
1E2424
RGB
30, 36, 36
HSL
180, 9%, 13%
HSB
180, 17%, 14%
CMYK
17, 0, 0, 86
LAB
14, -3, -1
LCH
14, 3, 199
OKLCH
0.25, 0.01, 197
XYZ
1, 2, 2
LUV
14, -2, -1
HWB
180, 12%, 86%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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