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
1F1A09
RGB
31, 26, 9
HSL
46, 55%, 8%
HSB
46, 71%, 12%
CMYK
0, 16, 71, 88
LAB
9, 0, 10
LCH
9, 10, 88
OKLCH
0.22, 0.03, 93
XYZ
1, 1, 0
LUV
9, 3, 7
HWB
46, 4%, 88%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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