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
1B131C
RGB
27, 19, 28
HSL
293, 19%, 9%
HSB
293, 32%, 11%
CMYK
4, 32, 0, 89
LAB
7, 6, -5
LCH
7, 7, 320
OKLCH
0.20, 0.02, 323
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
7, 2, -3
HWB
293, 7%, 89%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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