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
272008
RGB
39, 32, 8
HSL
46, 66%, 9%
HSB
46, 79%, 15%
CMYK
0, 18, 79, 85
LAB
13, 1, 15
LCH
13, 15, 87
OKLCH
0.25, 0.04, 93
XYZ
1, 1, 0
LUV
13, 4, 11
HWB
46, 3%, 85%
Pantone
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Harmonies
Shades & tints
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