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
262831
RGB
38, 40, 49
HSL
229, 13%, 17%
HSB
229, 22%, 19%
CMYK
22, 18, 0, 81
LAB
16, 1, -6
LCH
16, 6, 278
OKLCH
0.28, 0.02, 275
XYZ
2, 2, 3
LUV
16, -1, -6
HWB
229, 15%, 81%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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