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
1B1808
RGB
27, 24, 8
HSL
51, 54%, 7%
HSB
51, 70%, 11%
CMYK
0, 11, 70, 89
LAB
8, -1, 9
LCH
8, 9, 94
OKLCH
0.21, 0.03, 99
XYZ
1, 1, 0
LUV
8, 2, 6
HWB
51, 3%, 89%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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