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
261A2B
RGB
38, 26, 43
HSL
282, 25%, 14%
HSB
282, 40%, 17%
CMYK
12, 40, 0, 83
LAB
11, 9, -9
LCH
11, 13, 315
OKLCH
0.24, 0.04, 316
XYZ
2, 1, 2
LUV
11, 4, -8
HWB
282, 10%, 83%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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