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
1B3232
RGB
27, 50, 50
HSL
180, 30%, 15%
HSB
180, 46%, 20%
CMYK
46, 0, 0, 80
LAB
19, -9, -3
LCH
19, 10, 198
OKLCH
0.30, 0.03, 196
XYZ
2, 3, 3
LUV
19, -9, -2
HWB
180, 11%, 80%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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