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
1B2326
RGB
27, 35, 38
HSL
196, 17%, 13%
HSB
196, 29%, 15%
CMYK
29, 8, 0, 85
LAB
13, -3, -3
LCH
13, 4, 227
OKLCH
0.25, 0.01, 223
XYZ
1, 2, 2
LUV
13, -3, -2
HWB
196, 11%, 85%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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