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
1B200E
RGB
27, 32, 14
HSL
77, 39%, 9%
HSB
77, 56%, 13%
CMYK
16, 0, 56, 87
LAB
11, -5, 11
LCH
11, 12, 116
OKLCH
0.23, 0.03, 122
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
11, -2, 8
HWB
77, 5%, 87%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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