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
1B2A2C
RGB
27, 42, 44
HSL
187, 24%, 14%
HSB
187, 39%, 17%
CMYK
39, 5, 0, 83
LAB
16, -6, -3
LCH
16, 7, 210
OKLCH
0.27, 0.02, 206
XYZ
2, 2, 3
LUV
16, -6, -3
HWB
187, 11%, 83%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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