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
262322
RGB
38, 35, 34
HSL
15, 6%, 14%
HSB
15, 11%, 15%
CMYK
0, 8, 11, 85
LAB
14, 1, 1
LCH
14, 2, 43
OKLCH
0.26, 0.00, 39
XYZ
2, 2, 2
LUV
14, 1, 1
HWB
15, 13%, 85%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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