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
27443E
RGB
39, 68, 62
HSL
168, 27%, 21%
HSB
168, 43%, 27%
CMYK
43, 0, 9, 73
LAB
26, -13, 0
LCH
26, 13, 180
OKLCH
0.36, 0.04, 179
XYZ
4, 5, 5
LUV
26, -12, 2
HWB
168, 15%, 73%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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