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
272E30
RGB
39, 46, 48
HSL
193, 10%, 17%
HSB
193, 19%, 19%
CMYK
19, 4, 0, 81
LAB
18, -3, -2
LCH
18, 4, 221
OKLCH
0.30, 0.01, 217
XYZ
2, 3, 3
LUV
18, -3, -2
HWB
193, 15%, 81%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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