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
27240E
RGB
39, 36, 14
HSL
53, 47%, 10%
HSB
53, 64%, 15%
CMYK
0, 8, 64, 85
LAB
14, -1, 15
LCH
14, 15, 95
OKLCH
0.26, 0.04, 102
XYZ
2, 2, 1
LUV
14, 2, 11
HWB
53, 5%, 85%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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