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
1B303E
RGB
27, 48, 62
HSL
204, 39%, 17%
HSB
204, 56%, 24%
CMYK
56, 23, 0, 76
LAB
19, -5, -12
LCH
19, 13, 246
OKLCH
0.30, 0.04, 239
XYZ
2, 3, 5
LUV
19, -8, -12
HWB
204, 11%, 76%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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