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
1B161F
RGB
27, 22, 31
HSL
273, 17%, 10%
HSB
273, 29%, 12%
CMYK
13, 29, 0, 88
LAB
8, 4, -5
LCH
8, 7, 309
OKLCH
0.21, 0.02, 310
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
8, 1, -4
HWB
273, 9%, 88%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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