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
261B25
RGB
38, 27, 37
HSL
305, 17%, 13%
HSB
305, 29%, 15%
CMYK
0, 29, 3, 85
LAB
11, 7, -5
LCH
11, 9, 327
OKLCH
0.24, 0.02, 329
XYZ
2, 1, 2
LUV
11, 4, -4
HWB
305, 11%, 85%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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