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
27161A
RGB
39, 22, 26
HSL
346, 28%, 12%
HSB
346, 44%, 15%
CMYK
0, 44, 33, 85
LAB
10, 9, 1
LCH
10, 9, 6
OKLCH
0.22, 0.03, 4
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
10, 7, 0
HWB
346, 9%, 85%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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