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
27262B
RGB
39, 38, 43
HSL
252, 6%, 16%
HSB
252, 12%, 17%
CMYK
9, 12, 0, 83
LAB
15, 1, -3
LCH
15, 3, 294
OKLCH
0.27, 0.01, 295
XYZ
2, 2, 3
LUV
15, 0, -3
HWB
252, 15%, 83%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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