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
1B1919
RGB
27, 25, 25
HSL
0, 4%, 10%
HSB
0, 7%, 11%
CMYK
0, 7, 7, 89
LAB
9, 1, 0
LCH
9, 1, 20
OKLCH
0.22, 0.00, 17
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
9, 1, 0
HWB
0, 10%, 89%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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