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
261C09
RGB
38, 28, 9
HSL
39, 62%, 9%
HSB
39, 76%, 15%
CMYK
0, 26, 76, 85
LAB
11, 3, 13
LCH
11, 13, 77
OKLCH
0.23, 0.03, 82
XYZ
1, 1, 0
LUV
11, 5, 9
HWB
39, 4%, 85%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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