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
262B15
RGB
38, 43, 21
HSL
74, 34%, 13%
HSB
74, 51%, 17%
CMYK
12, 0, 51, 83
LAB
17, -6, 14
LCH
17, 15, 113
OKLCH
0.28, 0.04, 119
XYZ
2, 2, 1
LUV
17, -2, 12
HWB
74, 8%, 83%
Pantone
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Harmonies
Shades & tints
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