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
26121E
RGB
38, 18, 30
HSL
324, 36%, 11%
HSB
324, 53%, 15%
CMYK
0, 53, 21, 85
LAB
9, 12, -4
LCH
9, 13, 342
OKLCH
0.22, 0.04, 344
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
9, 7, -4
HWB
324, 7%, 85%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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