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
272218
RGB
39, 34, 24
HSL
40, 24%, 12%
HSB
40, 38%, 15%
CMYK
0, 13, 38, 85
LAB
14, 1, 8
LCH
14, 8, 83
OKLCH
0.25, 0.02, 84
XYZ
2, 2, 1
LUV
14, 3, 6
HWB
40, 9%, 85%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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