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
1B160F
RGB
27, 22, 15
HSL
35, 29%, 8%
HSB
35, 44%, 11%
CMYK
0, 19, 44, 89
LAB
8, 2, 5
LCH
8, 5, 73
OKLCH
0.20, 0.02, 76
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
8, 2, 3
HWB
35, 6%, 89%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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