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
241A12
RGB
36, 26, 18
HSL
27, 33%, 11%
HSB
27, 50%, 14%
CMYK
0, 28, 50, 86
LAB
10, 4, 7
LCH
10, 8, 61
OKLCH
0.23, 0.02, 60
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
10, 5, 4
HWB
27, 7%, 86%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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