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
262C18
RGB
38, 44, 24
HSL
78, 29%, 13%
HSB
78, 45%, 17%
CMYK
14, 0, 45, 83
LAB
17, -6, 12
LCH
17, 13, 116
OKLCH
0.28, 0.04, 122
XYZ
2, 2, 1
LUV
17, -2, 11
HWB
78, 9%, 83%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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