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
1B201F
RGB
27, 32, 31
HSL
168, 8%, 12%
HSB
168, 16%, 13%
CMYK
16, 0, 3, 87
LAB
12, -3, 0
LCH
12, 3, 183
OKLCH
0.24, 0.01, 182
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
12, -2, 0
HWB
168, 11%, 87%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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