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
271C11
RGB
39, 28, 17
HSL
30, 39%, 11%
HSB
30, 56%, 15%
CMYK
0, 28, 56, 85
LAB
11, 4, 9
LCH
11, 10, 66
OKLCH
0.24, 0.03, 66
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
11, 6, 6
HWB
30, 7%, 85%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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