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
27201F
RGB
39, 32, 31
HSL
7, 11%, 14%
HSB
7, 21%, 15%
CMYK
0, 18, 21, 85
LAB
13, 3, 2
LCH
13, 4, 31
OKLCH
0.25, 0.01, 27
XYZ
2, 2, 2
LUV
13, 3, 1
HWB
7, 12%, 85%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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