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
271F1D
RGB
39, 31, 29
HSL
12, 15%, 13%
HSB
12, 26%, 15%
CMYK
0, 21, 26, 85
LAB
13, 4, 3
LCH
13, 5, 38
OKLCH
0.25, 0.01, 34
XYZ
2, 2, 1
LUV
13, 4, 2
HWB
12, 11%, 85%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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