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
1B2C32
RGB
27, 44, 50
HSL
196, 30%, 15%
HSB
196, 46%, 20%
CMYK
46, 12, 0, 80
LAB
17, -6, -6
LCH
17, 9, 227
OKLCH
0.28, 0.03, 222
XYZ
2, 2, 3
LUV
17, -7, -5
HWB
196, 11%, 80%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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