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
1B160E
RGB
27, 22, 14
HSL
37, 32%, 8%
HSB
37, 48%, 11%
CMYK
0, 19, 48, 89
LAB
8, 1, 5
LCH
8, 6, 76
OKLCH
0.20, 0.02, 79
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
8, 2, 3
HWB
37, 5%, 89%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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