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
261815
RGB
38, 24, 21
HSL
11, 29%, 12%
HSB
11, 45%, 15%
CMYK
0, 37, 45, 85
LAB
10, 7, 5
LCH
10, 9, 36
OKLCH
0.23, 0.02, 32
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
10, 6, 3
HWB
11, 8%, 85%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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