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
262012
RGB
38, 32, 18
HSL
42, 36%, 11%
HSB
42, 53%, 15%
CMYK
0, 16, 53, 85
LAB
13, 1, 10
LCH
13, 11, 84
OKLCH
0.25, 0.03, 87
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
13, 3, 7
HWB
42, 7%, 85%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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