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
1B2422
RGB
27, 36, 34
HSL
167, 14%, 12%
HSB
167, 25%, 14%
CMYK
25, 0, 6, 86
LAB
13, -5, 0
LCH
13, 5, 181
OKLCH
0.25, 0.01, 180
XYZ
1, 2, 2
LUV
13, -3, 0
HWB
167, 11%, 86%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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