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
27271B
RGB
39, 39, 27
HSL
60, 18%, 13%
HSB
60, 31%, 15%
CMYK
0, 0, 31, 85
LAB
15, -2, 8
LCH
15, 8, 103
OKLCH
0.27, 0.02, 108
XYZ
2, 2, 1
LUV
15, 0, 7
HWB
60, 11%, 85%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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