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
0B1B16
RGB
11, 27, 22
HSL
161, 42%, 7%
HSB
161, 59%, 11%
CMYK
59, 0, 19, 89
LAB
8, -8, 1
LCH
8, 8, 171
OKLCH
0.21, 0.02, 172
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
8, -4, 1
HWB
161, 4%, 89%
Pantone
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Harmonies
Shades & tints
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