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
26291B
RGB
38, 41, 27
HSL
73, 21%, 13%
HSB
73, 34%, 16%
CMYK
7, 0, 34, 84
LAB
16, -4, 9
LCH
16, 9, 113
OKLCH
0.27, 0.02, 118
XYZ
2, 2, 1
LUV
16, -1, 8
HWB
73, 11%, 84%
Pantone
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Harmonies
Shades & tints
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