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
272E43
RGB
39, 46, 67
HSL
225, 26%, 21%
HSB
225, 42%, 26%
CMYK
42, 31, 0, 74
LAB
19, 2, -14
LCH
19, 14, 277
OKLCH
0.30, 0.04, 270
XYZ
3, 3, 6
LUV
19, -4, -15
HWB
225, 15%, 74%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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