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
261E10
RGB
38, 30, 16
HSL
38, 41%, 11%
HSB
38, 58%, 15%
CMYK
0, 21, 58, 85
LAB
12, 2, 11
LCH
12, 11, 78
OKLCH
0.24, 0.03, 81
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
12, 4, 7
HWB
38, 6%, 85%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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