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
1B3136
RGB
27, 49, 54
HSL
191, 33%, 16%
HSB
191, 50%, 21%
CMYK
50, 9, 0, 79
LAB
19, -8, -6
LCH
19, 10, 218
OKLCH
0.30, 0.03, 214
XYZ
2, 3, 4
LUV
19, -8, -5
HWB
191, 11%, 79%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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