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
272E19
RGB
39, 46, 25
HSL
80, 30%, 14%
HSB
80, 46%, 18%
CMYK
15, 0, 46, 82
LAB
18, -6, 12
LCH
18, 14, 117
OKLCH
0.29, 0.04, 124
XYZ
2, 2, 1
LUV
18, -3, 11
HWB
80, 10%, 82%
Pantone
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Harmonies
Shades & tints
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