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
27150E
RGB
39, 21, 14
HSL
17, 47%, 10%
HSB
17, 64%, 15%
CMYK
0, 46, 64, 85
LAB
9, 9, 8
LCH
9, 12, 42
OKLCH
0.22, 0.03, 42
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
9, 8, 4
HWB
17, 5%, 85%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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