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
1B2013
RGB
27, 32, 19
HSL
83, 25%, 10%
HSB
83, 41%, 13%
CMYK
16, 0, 41, 87
LAB
11, -5, 8
LCH
11, 9, 120
OKLCH
0.23, 0.02, 125
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
11, -2, 6
HWB
83, 7%, 87%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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