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
272C2C
RGB
39, 44, 44
HSL
180, 6%, 16%
HSB
180, 11%, 17%
CMYK
11, 0, 0, 83
LAB
18, -2, -1
LCH
18, 2, 199
OKLCH
0.29, 0.01, 197
XYZ
2, 2, 3
LUV
18, -2, 0
HWB
180, 15%, 83%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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