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
272935
RGB
39, 41, 53
HSL
231, 15%, 18%
HSB
231, 26%, 21%
CMYK
26, 23, 0, 79
LAB
17, 2, -8
LCH
17, 8, 281
OKLCH
0.28, 0.02, 277
XYZ
2, 2, 4
LUV
17, -1, -8
HWB
231, 15%, 79%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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