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
27242D
RGB
39, 36, 45
HSL
260, 11%, 16%
HSB
260, 20%, 18%
CMYK
13, 20, 0, 82
LAB
15, 3, -5
LCH
15, 6, 300
OKLCH
0.27, 0.02, 300
XYZ
2, 2, 3
LUV
15, 1, -5
HWB
260, 14%, 82%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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