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
27423D
RGB
39, 66, 61
HSL
169, 26%, 21%
HSB
169, 41%, 26%
CMYK
41, 0, 8, 74
LAB
26, -12, 0
LCH
26, 12, 182
OKLCH
0.36, 0.03, 181
XYZ
4, 5, 5
LUV
26, -12, 1
HWB
169, 15%, 74%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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