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
273142
RGB
39, 49, 66
HSL
218, 26%, 21%
HSB
218, 41%, 26%
CMYK
41, 26, 0, 74
LAB
20, -1, -12
LCH
20, 12, 267
OKLCH
0.31, 0.03, 261
XYZ
3, 3, 6
LUV
20, -5, -13
HWB
218, 15%, 74%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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