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
241A09
RGB
36, 26, 9
HSL
38, 60%, 9%
HSB
38, 75%, 14%
CMYK
0, 28, 75, 86
LAB
10, 3, 12
LCH
10, 12, 74
OKLCH
0.23, 0.03, 79
XYZ
1, 1, 0
LUV
10, 5, 8
HWB
38, 4%, 86%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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