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
1E281B
RGB
30, 40, 27
HSL
106, 19%, 13%
HSB
106, 32%, 16%
CMYK
25, 0, 33, 84
LAB
15, -7, 7
LCH
15, 10, 134
OKLCH
0.26, 0.03, 139
XYZ
1, 2, 1
LUV
15, -4, 7
HWB
106, 11%, 84%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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