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
27140E
RGB
39, 20, 14
HSL
14, 47%, 10%
HSB
14, 64%, 15%
CMYK
0, 49, 64, 85
LAB
9, 9, 7
LCH
9, 12, 38
OKLCH
0.22, 0.03, 38
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
9, 8, 4
HWB
14, 5%, 85%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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