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
272E36
RGB
39, 46, 54
HSL
212, 16%, 18%
HSB
212, 28%, 21%
CMYK
28, 15, 0, 79
LAB
19, -1, -6
LCH
19, 6, 257
OKLCH
0.30, 0.02, 252
XYZ
2, 3, 4
LUV
19, -3, -6
HWB
212, 15%, 79%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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