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
273E42
RGB
39, 62, 66
HSL
189, 26%, 21%
HSB
189, 41%, 26%
CMYK
41, 6, 0, 74
LAB
24, -8, -5
LCH
24, 10, 213
OKLCH
0.35, 0.03, 210
XYZ
4, 4, 6
LUV
24, -10, -5
HWB
189, 15%, 74%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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