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
271111
RGB
39, 17, 17
HSL
0, 39%, 11%
HSB
0, 56%, 15%
CMYK
0, 56, 56, 85
LAB
8, 12, 5
LCH
8, 13, 22
OKLCH
0.21, 0.04, 21
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
8, 9, 2
HWB
0, 7%, 85%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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