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
27282B
RGB
39, 40, 43
HSL
225, 5%, 16%
HSB
225, 9%, 17%
CMYK
9, 7, 0, 83
LAB
16, 0, -2
LCH
16, 2, 273
OKLCH
0.28, 0.01, 271
XYZ
2, 2, 3
LUV
16, -1, -2
HWB
225, 15%, 83%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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