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
272630
RGB
39, 38, 48
HSL
246, 12%, 17%
HSB
246, 21%, 19%
CMYK
19, 21, 0, 81
LAB
16, 2, -6
LCH
16, 7, 291
OKLCH
0.27, 0.02, 290
XYZ
2, 2, 3
LUV
16, 0, -6
HWB
246, 15%, 81%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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