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
272A3A
RGB
39, 42, 58
HSL
231, 20%, 19%
HSB
231, 33%, 23%
CMYK
33, 28, 0, 77
LAB
17, 2, -11
LCH
17, 11, 281
OKLCH
0.29, 0.03, 276
XYZ
2, 2, 4
LUV
17, -2, -11
HWB
231, 15%, 77%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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