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
273E38
RGB
39, 62, 56
HSL
164, 23%, 20%
HSB
164, 37%, 24%
CMYK
37, 0, 10, 76
LAB
24, -11, 1
LCH
24, 11, 176
OKLCH
0.34, 0.03, 176
XYZ
3, 4, 4
LUV
24, -10, 2
HWB
164, 15%, 76%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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