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
26100B
RGB
38, 16, 11
HSL
11, 55%, 10%
HSB
11, 71%, 15%
CMYK
0, 58, 71, 85
LAB
7, 11, 7
LCH
7, 13, 31
OKLCH
0.20, 0.04, 34
XYZ
1, 1, 0
LUV
7, 9, 3
HWB
11, 4%, 85%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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