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
011B21
RGB
1, 27, 33
HSL
191, 94%, 7%
HSB
191, 97%, 13%
CMYK
97, 18, 0, 87
LAB
8, -8, -7
LCH
8, 11, 222
OKLCH
0.20, 0.03, 215
XYZ
1, 1, 2
LUV
8, -6, -4
HWB
191, 0%, 87%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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