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
273F48
RGB
39, 63, 72
HSL
196, 30%, 22%
HSB
196, 46%, 28%
CMYK
46, 12, 0, 72
LAB
25, -8, -9
LCH
25, 11, 229
OKLCH
0.35, 0.03, 224
XYZ
4, 4, 7
LUV
25, -10, -9
HWB
196, 15%, 72%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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