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
262135
RGB
38, 33, 53
HSL
255, 23%, 17%
HSB
255, 38%, 21%
CMYK
28, 38, 0, 79
LAB
14, 6, -12
LCH
14, 14, 298
OKLCH
0.26, 0.04, 295
XYZ
2, 2, 4
LUV
14, 1, -12
HWB
255, 13%, 79%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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