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
272F32
RGB
39, 47, 50
HSL
196, 12%, 17%
HSB
196, 22%, 20%
CMYK
22, 6, 0, 80
LAB
19, -3, -3
LCH
19, 4, 227
OKLCH
0.30, 0.01, 222
XYZ
2, 3, 3
LUV
19, -4, -3
HWB
196, 15%, 80%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
Similar named colors
Browse every named gray on shades of gray, or all families on colors.