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
261B17
RGB
38, 27, 23
HSL
16, 25%, 12%
HSB
16, 39%, 15%
CMYK
0, 29, 39, 85
LAB
11, 5, 5
LCH
11, 7, 45
OKLCH
0.23, 0.02, 41
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
11, 5, 3
HWB
16, 9%, 85%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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