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
1B1603
RGB
27, 22, 3
HSL
48, 80%, 6%
HSB
48, 89%, 11%
CMYK
0, 19, 89, 89
LAB
7, 0, 10
LCH
7, 10, 89
OKLCH
0.20, 0.04, 96
XYZ
1, 1, 0
LUV
7, 2, 7
HWB
48, 1%, 89%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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