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
26150F
RGB
38, 21, 15
HSL
16, 43%, 10%
HSB
16, 61%, 15%
CMYK
0, 45, 61, 85
LAB
9, 8, 7
LCH
9, 11, 41
OKLCH
0.22, 0.03, 40
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
9, 7, 4
HWB
16, 6%, 85%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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