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
27312E
RGB
39, 49, 46
HSL
162, 11%, 17%
HSB
162, 20%, 19%
CMYK
20, 0, 6, 81
LAB
19, -5, 0
LCH
19, 5, 175
OKLCH
0.30, 0.01, 175
XYZ
2, 3, 3
LUV
19, -4, 1
HWB
162, 15%, 81%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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