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
27231E
RGB
39, 35, 30
HSL
33, 13%, 14%
HSB
33, 23%, 15%
CMYK
0, 10, 23, 85
LAB
14, 1, 4
LCH
14, 4, 74
OKLCH
0.26, 0.01, 73
XYZ
2, 2, 1
LUV
14, 2, 3
HWB
33, 12%, 85%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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