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
272F2A
RGB
39, 47, 42
HSL
142, 9%, 17%
HSB
142, 17%, 18%
CMYK
17, 0, 11, 82
LAB
18, -5, 2
LCH
18, 5, 156
OKLCH
0.30, 0.01, 158
XYZ
2, 3, 3
LUV
18, -3, 2
HWB
142, 15%, 82%
Pantone
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Harmonies
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