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
1B282F
RGB
27, 40, 47
HSL
201, 27%, 15%
HSB
201, 43%, 18%
CMYK
43, 15, 0, 82
LAB
15, -4, -6
LCH
15, 8, 238
OKLCH
0.27, 0.02, 232
XYZ
2, 2, 3
LUV
15, -5, -6
HWB
201, 11%, 82%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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