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
271D21
RGB
39, 29, 33
HSL
336, 15%, 13%
HSB
336, 26%, 15%
CMYK
0, 26, 15, 85
LAB
12, 6, -1
LCH
12, 6, 352
OKLCH
0.24, 0.02, 353
XYZ
2, 1, 2
LUV
12, 4, -1
HWB
336, 11%, 85%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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