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
273B37
RGB
39, 59, 55
HSL
168, 20%, 19%
HSB
168, 34%, 23%
CMYK
34, 0, 7, 77
LAB
23, -9, 0
LCH
23, 9, 181
OKLCH
0.33, 0.03, 181
XYZ
3, 4, 4
LUV
23, -9, 1
HWB
168, 15%, 77%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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