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
27291E
RGB
39, 41, 30
HSL
71, 15%, 14%
HSB
71, 27%, 16%
CMYK
5, 0, 27, 84
LAB
16, -3, 7
LCH
16, 7, 112
OKLCH
0.28, 0.02, 116
XYZ
2, 2, 2
LUV
16, 0, 6
HWB
71, 12%, 84%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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