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
272111
RGB
39, 33, 17
HSL
44, 39%, 11%
HSB
44, 56%, 15%
CMYK
0, 15, 56, 85
LAB
13, 1, 12
LCH
13, 12, 86
OKLCH
0.25, 0.03, 90
XYZ
1, 2, 1
LUV
13, 4, 8
HWB
44, 7%, 85%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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