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
1B2012
RGB
27, 32, 18
HSL
81, 28%, 10%
HSB
81, 44%, 13%
CMYK
16, 0, 44, 87
LAB
11, -5, 9
LCH
11, 10, 119
OKLCH
0.23, 0.03, 124
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
11, -2, 6
HWB
81, 7%, 87%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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