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
261F11
RGB
38, 31, 17
HSL
40, 38%, 11%
HSB
40, 55%, 15%
CMYK
0, 18, 55, 85
LAB
12, 2, 11
LCH
12, 11, 81
OKLCH
0.24, 0.03, 84
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
12, 4, 7
HWB
40, 7%, 85%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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