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
273638
RGB
39, 54, 56
HSL
187, 18%, 19%
HSB
187, 30%, 22%
CMYK
30, 4, 0, 78
LAB
21, -6, -3
LCH
21, 7, 210
OKLCH
0.32, 0.02, 206
XYZ
3, 3, 4
LUV
21, -7, -3
HWB
187, 15%, 78%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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