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
26293A
RGB
38, 41, 58
HSL
231, 21%, 19%
HSB
231, 34%, 23%
CMYK
34, 29, 0, 77
LAB
17, 2, -11
LCH
17, 12, 281
OKLCH
0.29, 0.03, 276
XYZ
2, 2, 4
LUV
17, -2, -12
HWB
231, 15%, 77%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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