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
1B1722
RGB
27, 23, 34
HSL
262, 19%, 11%
HSB
262, 32%, 13%
CMYK
21, 32, 0, 87
LAB
9, 4, -7
LCH
9, 8, 302
OKLCH
0.21, 0.02, 301
XYZ
1, 1, 2
LUV
9, 1, -5
HWB
262, 9%, 87%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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