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
272E29
RGB
39, 46, 41
HSL
137, 8%, 17%
HSB
137, 15%, 18%
CMYK
15, 0, 11, 82
LAB
18, -4, 2
LCH
18, 5, 152
OKLCH
0.29, 0.01, 154
XYZ
2, 3, 2
LUV
18, -3, 3
HWB
137, 15%, 82%
Pantone
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Harmonies
Shades & tints
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