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
271A21
RGB
39, 26, 33
HSL
328, 20%, 13%
HSB
328, 33%, 15%
CMYK
0, 33, 15, 85
LAB
11, 8, -2
LCH
11, 8, 344
OKLCH
0.24, 0.02, 346
XYZ
1, 1, 2
LUV
11, 5, -2
HWB
328, 10%, 85%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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