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
26282D
RGB
38, 40, 45
HSL
223, 8%, 16%
HSB
223, 16%, 18%
CMYK
16, 11, 0, 82
LAB
16, 0, -4
LCH
16, 4, 271
OKLCH
0.28, 0.01, 268
XYZ
2, 2, 3
LUV
16, -1, -3
HWB
223, 15%, 82%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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