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
26232E
RGB
38, 35, 46
HSL
256, 14%, 16%
HSB
256, 24%, 18%
CMYK
17, 24, 0, 82
LAB
14, 4, -7
LCH
14, 8, 298
OKLCH
0.26, 0.02, 297
XYZ
2, 2, 3
LUV
14, 1, -6
HWB
256, 14%, 82%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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