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
272D22
RGB
39, 45, 34
HSL
93, 14%, 15%
HSB
93, 24%, 18%
CMYK
13, 0, 24, 82
LAB
18, -5, 6
LCH
18, 8, 127
OKLCH
0.29, 0.02, 131
XYZ
2, 2, 2
LUV
18, -2, 6
HWB
93, 13%, 82%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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