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
27352E
RGB
39, 53, 46
HSL
150, 15%, 18%
HSB
150, 26%, 21%
CMYK
26, 0, 13, 79
LAB
21, -7, 2
LCH
21, 8, 162
OKLCH
0.31, 0.02, 163
XYZ
3, 3, 3
LUV
21, -6, 3
HWB
150, 15%, 79%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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