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
1B2B31
RGB
27, 43, 49
HSL
196, 29%, 15%
HSB
196, 45%, 19%
CMYK
45, 12, 0, 81
LAB
16, -5, -6
LCH
16, 8, 228
OKLCH
0.28, 0.02, 223
XYZ
2, 2, 3
LUV
16, -6, -5
HWB
196, 11%, 81%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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