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
27110B
RGB
39, 17, 11
HSL
13, 56%, 10%
HSB
13, 72%, 15%
CMYK
0, 56, 72, 85
LAB
8, 11, 8
LCH
8, 14, 34
OKLCH
0.21, 0.04, 36
XYZ
1, 1, 0
LUV
8, 9, 4
HWB
13, 4%, 85%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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