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
1B2131
RGB
27, 33, 49
HSL
224, 29%, 15%
HSB
224, 45%, 19%
CMYK
45, 33, 0, 81
LAB
13, 1, -12
LCH
13, 12, 275
OKLCH
0.25, 0.03, 268
XYZ
2, 2, 3
LUV
13, -3, -10
HWB
224, 11%, 81%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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