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
272611
RGB
39, 38, 17
HSL
57, 39%, 11%
HSB
57, 56%, 15%
CMYK
0, 3, 56, 85
LAB
15, -2, 14
LCH
15, 14, 100
OKLCH
0.26, 0.04, 106
XYZ
2, 2, 1
LUV
15, 1, 11
HWB
57, 7%, 85%
Pantone
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Harmonies
Shades & tints
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