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
1B170E
RGB
27, 23, 14
HSL
42, 32%, 8%
HSB
42, 48%, 11%
CMYK
0, 15, 48, 89
LAB
8, 1, 6
LCH
8, 6, 83
OKLCH
0.21, 0.02, 87
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
8, 2, 4
HWB
42, 5%, 89%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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