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
261E31
RGB
38, 30, 49
HSL
265, 24%, 15%
HSB
265, 39%, 19%
CMYK
22, 39, 0, 81
LAB
13, 8, -11
LCH
13, 14, 304
OKLCH
0.25, 0.04, 303
XYZ
2, 2, 3
LUV
13, 2, -10
HWB
265, 12%, 81%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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