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
272B20
RGB
39, 43, 32
HSL
82, 15%, 15%
HSB
82, 26%, 17%
CMYK
9, 0, 26, 83
LAB
17, -4, 7
LCH
17, 8, 119
OKLCH
0.28, 0.02, 124
XYZ
2, 2, 2
LUV
17, -1, 6
HWB
82, 13%, 83%
Pantone
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Harmonies
Shades & tints
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