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
274142
RGB
39, 65, 66
HSL
182, 26%, 21%
HSB
182, 41%, 26%
CMYK
41, 2, 0, 74
LAB
25, -10, -4
LCH
25, 11, 201
OKLCH
0.35, 0.03, 199
XYZ
4, 5, 6
LUV
25, -11, -3
HWB
182, 15%, 74%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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