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
27484C
RGB
39, 72, 76
HSL
186, 32%, 23%
HSB
186, 49%, 30%
CMYK
49, 5, 0, 70
LAB
28, -12, -6
LCH
28, 13, 209
OKLCH
0.38, 0.04, 206
XYZ
4, 6, 8
LUV
28, -14, -6
HWB
186, 15%, 70%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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