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
262109
RGB
38, 33, 9
HSL
50, 62%, 9%
HSB
50, 76%, 15%
CMYK
0, 13, 76, 85
LAB
13, 0, 15
LCH
13, 15, 91
OKLCH
0.25, 0.04, 98
XYZ
1, 2, 0
LUV
13, 3, 11
HWB
50, 4%, 85%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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