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
261B29
RGB
38, 27, 41
HSL
287, 21%, 13%
HSB
287, 34%, 16%
CMYK
7, 34, 0, 84
LAB
12, 8, -7
LCH
12, 11, 317
OKLCH
0.24, 0.03, 319
XYZ
2, 1, 2
LUV
12, 4, -7
HWB
287, 11%, 84%
Pantone
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Harmonies
Shades & tints
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