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
1E2D2A
RGB
30, 45, 42
HSL
168, 20%, 15%
HSB
168, 33%, 18%
CMYK
33, 0, 7, 82
LAB
17, -7, 0
LCH
17, 7, 182
OKLCH
0.28, 0.02, 181
XYZ
2, 2, 3
LUV
17, -6, 1
HWB
168, 12%, 82%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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