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
27210C
RGB
39, 33, 12
HSL
47, 53%, 10%
HSB
47, 69%, 15%
CMYK
0, 15, 69, 85
LAB
13, 0, 14
LCH
13, 14, 88
OKLCH
0.25, 0.04, 94
XYZ
1, 2, 1
LUV
13, 4, 10
HWB
47, 5%, 85%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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