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
1B180C
RGB
27, 24, 12
HSL
48, 38%, 8%
HSB
48, 56%, 11%
CMYK
0, 11, 56, 89
LAB
8, 0, 7
LCH
8, 7, 92
OKLCH
0.21, 0.02, 96
XYZ
1, 1, 0
LUV
8, 1, 5
HWB
48, 5%, 89%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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