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
26282A
RGB
38, 40, 42
HSL
210, 5%, 16%
HSB
210, 10%, 16%
CMYK
10, 5, 0, 84
LAB
16, -1, -2
LCH
16, 2, 251
OKLCH
0.28, 0.00, 248
XYZ
2, 2, 2
LUV
16, -1, -1
HWB
210, 15%, 84%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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