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
27261E
RGB
39, 38, 30
HSL
53, 13%, 14%
HSB
53, 23%, 15%
CMYK
0, 3, 23, 85
LAB
15, -1, 6
LCH
15, 6, 99
OKLCH
0.27, 0.01, 101
XYZ
2, 2, 2
LUV
15, 1, 5
HWB
53, 12%, 85%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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