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
1B2230
RGB
27, 34, 48
HSL
220, 28%, 15%
HSB
220, 44%, 19%
CMYK
44, 29, 0, 81
LAB
13, 0, -10
LCH
13, 10, 270
OKLCH
0.25, 0.03, 264
XYZ
2, 2, 3
LUV
13, -3, -9
HWB
220, 11%, 81%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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