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
1E2E29
RGB
30, 46, 41
HSL
161, 21%, 15%
HSB
161, 35%, 18%
CMYK
35, 0, 11, 82
LAB
17, -8, 1
LCH
17, 8, 173
OKLCH
0.29, 0.02, 173
XYZ
2, 2, 2
LUV
17, -6, 2
HWB
161, 12%, 82%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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