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
1E2A28
RGB
30, 42, 40
HSL
170, 17%, 14%
HSB
170, 29%, 16%
CMYK
29, 0, 5, 84
LAB
16, -6, 0
LCH
16, 6, 185
OKLCH
0.27, 0.02, 184
XYZ
2, 2, 2
LUV
16, -5, 0
HWB
170, 12%, 84%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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