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
1B232C
RGB
27, 35, 44
HSL
212, 24%, 14%
HSB
212, 39%, 17%
CMYK
39, 20, 0, 83
LAB
13, -2, -7
LCH
13, 7, 257
OKLCH
0.25, 0.02, 252
XYZ
2, 2, 3
LUV
13, -3, -6
HWB
212, 11%, 83%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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