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
37271B
RGB
55, 39, 27
HSL
26, 34%, 16%
HSB
26, 51%, 22%
CMYK
0, 29, 51, 78
LAB
17, 6, 11
LCH
17, 13, 60
OKLCH
0.29, 0.03, 58
XYZ
2, 2, 1
LUV
17, 9, 8
HWB
26, 11%, 78%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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