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
261E32
RGB
38, 30, 50
HSL
264, 25%, 16%
HSB
264, 40%, 20%
CMYK
24, 40, 0, 80
LAB
13, 8, -12
LCH
13, 14, 304
OKLCH
0.25, 0.04, 302
XYZ
2, 2, 3
LUV
13, 2, -11
HWB
264, 12%, 80%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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