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
261B05
RGB
38, 27, 5
HSL
40, 77%, 8%
HSB
40, 87%, 15%
CMYK
0, 29, 87, 85
LAB
11, 3, 14
LCH
11, 14, 76
OKLCH
0.23, 0.04, 83
XYZ
1, 1, 0
LUV
11, 6, 9
HWB
40, 2%, 85%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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