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
272B40
RGB
39, 43, 64
HSL
230, 24%, 20%
HSB
230, 39%, 25%
CMYK
39, 33, 0, 75
LAB
18, 3, -14
LCH
18, 14, 282
OKLCH
0.30, 0.04, 275
XYZ
3, 3, 5
LUV
18, -3, -15
HWB
230, 15%, 75%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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