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
272F1F
RGB
39, 47, 31
HSL
90, 21%, 15%
HSB
90, 34%, 18%
CMYK
17, 0, 34, 82
LAB
18, -6, 9
LCH
18, 11, 125
OKLCH
0.29, 0.03, 130
XYZ
2, 3, 2
LUV
18, -3, 9
HWB
90, 12%, 82%
Pantone
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Harmonies
Shades & tints
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