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
272B35
RGB
39, 43, 53
HSL
223, 15%, 18%
HSB
223, 26%, 21%
CMYK
26, 19, 0, 79
LAB
17, 0, -7
LCH
17, 7, 272
OKLCH
0.29, 0.02, 268
XYZ
2, 2, 4
LUV
17, -2, -7
HWB
223, 15%, 79%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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