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
273635
RGB
39, 54, 53
HSL
176, 16%, 18%
HSB
176, 28%, 21%
CMYK
28, 0, 2, 79
LAB
21, -7, -2
LCH
21, 7, 193
OKLCH
0.32, 0.02, 191
XYZ
3, 3, 4
LUV
21, -7, -1
HWB
176, 15%, 79%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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