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
272B30
RGB
39, 43, 48
HSL
213, 10%, 17%
HSB
213, 19%, 19%
CMYK
19, 10, 0, 81
LAB
17, -1, -4
LCH
17, 4, 258
OKLCH
0.29, 0.01, 254
XYZ
2, 2, 3
LUV
17, -2, -4
HWB
213, 15%, 81%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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