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
1B251E
RGB
27, 37, 30
HSL
138, 16%, 13%
HSB
138, 27%, 15%
CMYK
27, 0, 19, 85
LAB
14, -6, 3
LCH
14, 7, 152
OKLCH
0.25, 0.02, 154
XYZ
1, 2, 1
LUV
14, -4, 3
HWB
138, 11%, 85%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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