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
262311
RGB
38, 35, 17
HSL
51, 38%, 11%
HSB
51, 55%, 15%
CMYK
0, 8, 55, 85
LAB
14, -1, 12
LCH
14, 12, 95
OKLCH
0.25, 0.03, 100
XYZ
2, 2, 1
LUV
14, 2, 9
HWB
51, 7%, 85%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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