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
261F09
RGB
38, 31, 9
HSL
46, 62%, 9%
HSB
46, 76%, 15%
CMYK
0, 18, 76, 85
LAB
12, 1, 14
LCH
12, 14, 86
OKLCH
0.24, 0.04, 92
XYZ
1, 1, 0
LUV
12, 4, 10
HWB
46, 4%, 85%
Pantone
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Harmonies
Shades & tints
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