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
1E2526
RGB
30, 37, 38
HSL
187, 12%, 13%
HSB
187, 21%, 15%
CMYK
21, 3, 0, 85
LAB
14, -3, -2
LCH
14, 4, 210
OKLCH
0.26, 0.01, 207
XYZ
2, 2, 2
LUV
14, -3, -1
HWB
187, 12%, 85%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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