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
26282F
RGB
38, 40, 47
HSL
227, 11%, 17%
HSB
227, 19%, 18%
CMYK
19, 15, 0, 82
LAB
16, 0, -5
LCH
16, 5, 275
OKLCH
0.28, 0.01, 273
XYZ
2, 2, 3
LUV
16, -1, -5
HWB
227, 15%, 82%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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