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
1B271F
RGB
27, 39, 31
HSL
140, 18%, 13%
HSB
140, 31%, 15%
CMYK
31, 0, 21, 85
LAB
14, -7, 4
LCH
14, 8, 153
OKLCH
0.26, 0.02, 155
XYZ
1, 2, 2
LUV
14, -5, 4
HWB
140, 11%, 85%
Pantone
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Harmonies
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