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
272D1F
RGB
39, 45, 31
HSL
86, 18%, 15%
HSB
86, 31%, 18%
CMYK
13, 0, 31, 82
LAB
18, -5, 8
LCH
18, 10, 122
OKLCH
0.29, 0.03, 127
XYZ
2, 2, 2
LUV
18, -2, 8
HWB
86, 12%, 82%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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