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
1E281E
RGB
30, 40, 30
HSL
120, 14%, 14%
HSB
120, 25%, 16%
CMYK
25, 0, 25, 84
LAB
15, -6, 5
LCH
15, 8, 142
OKLCH
0.26, 0.02, 145
XYZ
2, 2, 2
LUV
15, -4, 5
HWB
120, 12%, 84%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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