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
261F13
RGB
38, 31, 19
HSL
38, 33%, 11%
HSB
38, 50%, 15%
CMYK
0, 18, 50, 85
LAB
12, 2, 9
LCH
12, 10, 79
OKLCH
0.24, 0.02, 81
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
12, 4, 6
HWB
38, 7%, 85%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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