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
272D24
RGB
39, 45, 36
HSL
100, 11%, 16%
HSB
100, 20%, 18%
CMYK
13, 0, 20, 82
LAB
18, -4, 5
LCH
18, 7, 131
OKLCH
0.29, 0.02, 135
XYZ
2, 2, 2
LUV
18, -2, 5
HWB
100, 14%, 82%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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