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
272A29
RGB
39, 42, 41
HSL
160, 4%, 16%
HSB
160, 7%, 16%
CMYK
7, 0, 2, 84
LAB
17, -2, 0
LCH
17, 2, 174
OKLCH
0.28, 0.00, 174
XYZ
2, 2, 2
LUV
17, -1, 0
HWB
160, 15%, 84%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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