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
273637
RGB
39, 54, 55
HSL
184, 17%, 18%
HSB
184, 29%, 22%
CMYK
29, 2, 0, 78
LAB
21, -6, -3
LCH
21, 7, 204
OKLCH
0.32, 0.02, 201
XYZ
3, 3, 4
LUV
21, -7, -2
HWB
184, 15%, 78%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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