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
27282E
RGB
39, 40, 46
HSL
231, 8%, 17%
HSB
231, 15%, 18%
CMYK
15, 13, 0, 82
LAB
16, 1, -4
LCH
16, 4, 280
OKLCH
0.28, 0.01, 278
XYZ
2, 2, 3
LUV
16, -1, -4
HWB
231, 15%, 82%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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