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
1F140E
RGB
31, 20, 14
HSL
21, 38%, 9%
HSB
21, 55%, 12%
CMYK
0, 35, 55, 88
LAB
8, 5, 5
LCH
8, 7, 47
OKLCH
0.20, 0.02, 50
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
8, 4, 3
HWB
21, 5%, 88%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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