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
271815
RGB
39, 24, 21
HSL
10, 30%, 12%
HSB
10, 46%, 15%
CMYK
0, 38, 46, 85
LAB
10, 7, 5
LCH
10, 9, 35
OKLCH
0.23, 0.03, 32
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
10, 7, 3
HWB
10, 8%, 85%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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