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
1B282D
RGB
27, 40, 45
HSL
197, 25%, 14%
HSB
197, 40%, 18%
CMYK
40, 11, 0, 82
LAB
15, -5, -5
LCH
15, 7, 228
OKLCH
0.27, 0.02, 224
XYZ
2, 2, 3
LUV
15, -5, -4
HWB
197, 11%, 82%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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