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
1B172B
RGB
27, 23, 43
HSL
252, 30%, 13%
HSB
252, 47%, 17%
CMYK
37, 47, 0, 83
LAB
9, 6, -13
LCH
9, 14, 297
OKLCH
0.22, 0.04, 292
XYZ
1, 1, 2
LUV
9, 0, -10
HWB
252, 9%, 83%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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