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
273124
RGB
39, 49, 36
HSL
106, 15%, 17%
HSB
106, 27%, 19%
CMYK
20, 0, 27, 81
LAB
19, -7, 7
LCH
19, 10, 135
OKLCH
0.30, 0.03, 139
XYZ
2, 3, 2
LUV
19, -4, 7
HWB
106, 14%, 81%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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