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
261A2D
RGB
38, 26, 45
HSL
278, 27%, 14%
HSB
278, 42%, 18%
CMYK
16, 42, 0, 82
LAB
11, 10, -10
LCH
11, 14, 312
OKLCH
0.24, 0.04, 313
XYZ
2, 1, 3
LUV
11, 3, -9
HWB
278, 10%, 82%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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