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
1B1C19
RGB
27, 28, 25
HSL
80, 6%, 10%
HSB
80, 11%, 11%
CMYK
4, 0, 11, 89
LAB
10, -1, 2
LCH
10, 2, 119
OKLCH
0.22, 0.01, 122
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
10, 0, 1
HWB
80, 10%, 89%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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