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
261E24
RGB
38, 30, 36
HSL
315, 12%, 13%
HSB
315, 21%, 15%
CMYK
0, 21, 5, 85
LAB
12, 5, -3
LCH
12, 6, 333
OKLCH
0.25, 0.02, 335
XYZ
2, 1, 2
LUV
12, 3, -3
HWB
315, 12%, 85%
Pantone
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Harmonies
Shades & tints
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