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
26161E
RGB
38, 22, 30
HSL
330, 27%, 12%
HSB
330, 42%, 15%
CMYK
0, 42, 21, 85
LAB
10, 10, -2
LCH
10, 10, 347
OKLCH
0.22, 0.03, 348
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
10, 6, -2
HWB
330, 9%, 85%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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