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
261D22
RGB
38, 29, 34
HSL
327, 13%, 13%
HSB
327, 24%, 15%
CMYK
0, 24, 11, 85
LAB
12, 5, -2
LCH
12, 6, 343
OKLCH
0.24, 0.02, 344
XYZ
2, 1, 2
LUV
12, 4, -2
HWB
327, 11%, 85%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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