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
1B1B1E
RGB
27, 27, 30
HSL
240, 5%, 11%
HSB
240, 10%, 12%
CMYK
10, 10, 0, 88
LAB
10, 1, -2
LCH
10, 2, 286
OKLCH
0.22, 0.01, 286
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
10, 0, -2
HWB
240, 11%, 88%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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