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
26261E
RGB
38, 38, 30
HSL
60, 12%, 13%
HSB
60, 21%, 15%
CMYK
0, 0, 21, 85
LAB
15, -1, 5
LCH
15, 6, 104
OKLCH
0.27, 0.01, 107
XYZ
2, 2, 2
LUV
15, 0, 5
HWB
60, 12%, 85%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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