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
1E2726
RGB
30, 39, 38
HSL
173, 13%, 14%
HSB
173, 23%, 15%
CMYK
23, 0, 3, 85
LAB
15, -4, -1
LCH
15, 4, 190
OKLCH
0.26, 0.01, 188
XYZ
2, 2, 2
LUV
15, -4, 0
HWB
173, 12%, 85%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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