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
262B38
RGB
38, 43, 56
HSL
223, 19%, 18%
HSB
223, 32%, 22%
CMYK
32, 23, 0, 78
LAB
17, 1, -9
LCH
17, 9, 273
OKLCH
0.29, 0.02, 268
XYZ
2, 2, 4
LUV
17, -3, -9
HWB
223, 15%, 78%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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