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
261908
RGB
38, 25, 8
HSL
34, 65%, 9%
HSB
34, 79%, 15%
CMYK
0, 34, 79, 85
LAB
10, 5, 12
LCH
10, 13, 67
OKLCH
0.23, 0.04, 72
XYZ
1, 1, 0
LUV
10, 7, 8
HWB
34, 3%, 85%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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