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
272118
RGB
39, 33, 24
HSL
36, 24%, 12%
HSB
36, 38%, 15%
CMYK
0, 15, 38, 85
LAB
13, 2, 7
LCH
13, 7, 77
OKLCH
0.25, 0.02, 78
XYZ
2, 2, 1
LUV
13, 3, 5
HWB
36, 9%, 85%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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