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
261A27
RGB
38, 26, 39
HSL
295, 20%, 13%
HSB
295, 33%, 15%
CMYK
3, 33, 0, 85
LAB
11, 8, -6
LCH
11, 11, 322
OKLCH
0.24, 0.03, 324
XYZ
2, 1, 2
LUV
11, 4, -6
HWB
295, 10%, 85%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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