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
1B150E
RGB
27, 21, 14
HSL
32, 32%, 8%
HSB
32, 48%, 11%
CMYK
0, 22, 48, 89
LAB
7, 2, 5
LCH
7, 5, 68
OKLCH
0.20, 0.02, 71
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
7, 2, 3
HWB
32, 5%, 89%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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