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
271F0D
RGB
39, 31, 13
HSL
42, 50%, 10%
HSB
42, 67%, 15%
CMYK
0, 21, 67, 85
LAB
12, 2, 13
LCH
12, 13, 82
OKLCH
0.24, 0.03, 86
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
12, 5, 9
HWB
42, 5%, 85%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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