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
273E43
RGB
39, 62, 67
HSL
191, 26%, 21%
HSB
191, 42%, 26%
CMYK
42, 7, 0, 74
LAB
24, -8, -6
LCH
24, 10, 217
OKLCH
0.35, 0.03, 213
XYZ
4, 4, 6
LUV
24, -10, -6
HWB
191, 15%, 74%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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