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
271A2D
RGB
39, 26, 45
HSL
281, 27%, 14%
HSB
281, 42%, 18%
CMYK
13, 42, 0, 82
LAB
12, 10, -10
LCH
12, 14, 314
OKLCH
0.24, 0.04, 315
XYZ
2, 1, 3
LUV
12, 4, -9
HWB
281, 10%, 82%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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