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
261C16
RGB
38, 28, 22
HSL
23, 27%, 12%
HSB
23, 42%, 15%
CMYK
0, 26, 42, 85
LAB
11, 4, 6
LCH
11, 7, 55
OKLCH
0.24, 0.02, 52
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
11, 5, 4
HWB
23, 9%, 85%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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