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
1B261F
RGB
27, 38, 31
HSL
142, 17%, 13%
HSB
142, 29%, 15%
CMYK
29, 0, 18, 85
LAB
14, -6, 3
LCH
14, 7, 155
OKLCH
0.26, 0.02, 157
XYZ
1, 2, 2
LUV
14, -4, 3
HWB
142, 11%, 85%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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