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
1E261E
RGB
30, 38, 30
HSL
120, 12%, 13%
HSB
120, 21%, 15%
CMYK
21, 0, 21, 85
LAB
14, -5, 4
LCH
14, 7, 142
OKLCH
0.26, 0.02, 145
XYZ
1, 2, 1
LUV
14, -3, 4
HWB
120, 12%, 85%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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