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
272429
RGB
39, 36, 41
HSL
276, 6%, 15%
HSB
276, 12%, 16%
CMYK
5, 12, 0, 84
LAB
15, 2, -3
LCH
15, 4, 310
OKLCH
0.27, 0.01, 312
XYZ
2, 2, 2
LUV
15, 1, -3
HWB
276, 14%, 84%
Pantone
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Harmonies
Shades & tints
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