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
272831
RGB
39, 40, 49
HSL
234, 11%, 17%
HSB
234, 20%, 19%
CMYK
20, 18, 0, 81
LAB
16, 1, -6
LCH
16, 6, 282
OKLCH
0.28, 0.02, 280
XYZ
2, 2, 3
LUV
16, -1, -6
HWB
234, 15%, 81%
Pantone
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Harmonies
Shades & tints
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