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
1B1620
RGB
27, 22, 32
HSL
270, 19%, 11%
HSB
270, 31%, 13%
CMYK
16, 31, 0, 87
LAB
8, 5, -6
LCH
8, 8, 307
OKLCH
0.21, 0.02, 307
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
8, 1, -4
HWB
270, 9%, 87%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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