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
1B191C
RGB
27, 25, 28
HSL
280, 6%, 10%
HSB
280, 11%, 11%
CMYK
4, 11, 0, 89
LAB
9, 2, -2
LCH
9, 2, 312
OKLCH
0.22, 0.01, 315
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
9, 1, -1
HWB
280, 10%, 89%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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