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
272437
RGB
39, 36, 55
HSL
249, 21%, 18%
HSB
249, 35%, 22%
CMYK
29, 35, 0, 78
LAB
15, 5, -12
LCH
15, 13, 294
OKLCH
0.27, 0.03, 291
XYZ
2, 2, 4
LUV
15, 0, -12
HWB
249, 14%, 78%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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