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
27181F
RGB
39, 24, 31
HSL
332, 24%, 12%
HSB
332, 38%, 15%
CMYK
0, 38, 21, 85
LAB
10, 9, -2
LCH
10, 9, 349
OKLCH
0.23, 0.03, 350
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
10, 6, -2
HWB
332, 9%, 85%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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