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
1B1903
RGB
27, 25, 3
HSL
55, 80%, 6%
HSB
55, 89%, 11%
CMYK
0, 7, 89, 89
LAB
9, -2, 11
LCH
9, 12, 99
OKLCH
0.21, 0.04, 105
XYZ
1, 1, 0
LUV
9, 1, 8
HWB
55, 1%, 89%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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