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
262014
RGB
38, 32, 20
HSL
40, 31%, 11%
HSB
40, 47%, 15%
CMYK
0, 16, 47, 85
LAB
13, 1, 9
LCH
13, 9, 82
OKLCH
0.25, 0.02, 84
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
13, 3, 7
HWB
40, 8%, 85%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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