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
27140C
RGB
39, 20, 12
HSL
18, 53%, 10%
HSB
18, 69%, 15%
CMYK
0, 49, 69, 85
LAB
9, 9, 8
LCH
9, 12, 42
OKLCH
0.22, 0.03, 43
XYZ
1, 1, 0
LUV
9, 8, 5
HWB
18, 5%, 85%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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