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
1B2C35
RGB
27, 44, 53
HSL
201, 33%, 16%
HSB
201, 49%, 21%
CMYK
49, 17, 0, 79
LAB
17, -5, -8
LCH
17, 10, 238
OKLCH
0.28, 0.03, 232
XYZ
2, 2, 4
LUV
17, -7, -7
HWB
201, 11%, 79%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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