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
272A34
RGB
39, 42, 52
HSL
226, 14%, 18%
HSB
226, 25%, 20%
CMYK
25, 19, 0, 80
LAB
17, 1, -7
LCH
17, 7, 275
OKLCH
0.29, 0.02, 272
XYZ
2, 2, 4
LUV
17, -2, -7
HWB
226, 15%, 80%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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