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
271B0B
RGB
39, 27, 11
HSL
34, 56%, 10%
HSB
34, 72%, 15%
CMYK
0, 31, 72, 85
LAB
11, 4, 12
LCH
11, 13, 70
OKLCH
0.23, 0.03, 73
XYZ
1, 1, 0
LUV
11, 6, 8
HWB
34, 4%, 85%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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