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
27121E
RGB
39, 18, 30
HSL
326, 37%, 11%
HSB
326, 54%, 15%
CMYK
0, 54, 23, 85
LAB
9, 13, -4
LCH
9, 13, 344
OKLCH
0.22, 0.04, 346
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
9, 7, -3
HWB
326, 7%, 85%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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