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
272C2A
RGB
39, 44, 42
HSL
156, 6%, 16%
HSB
156, 11%, 17%
CMYK
11, 0, 5, 83
LAB
17, -3, 1
LCH
17, 3, 169
OKLCH
0.29, 0.01, 170
XYZ
2, 2, 3
LUV
17, -2, 1
HWB
156, 15%, 83%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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