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
262C26
RGB
38, 44, 38
HSL
120, 7%, 16%
HSB
120, 14%, 17%
CMYK
14, 0, 14, 83
LAB
17, -4, 3
LCH
17, 5, 142
OKLCH
0.29, 0.01, 145
XYZ
2, 2, 2
LUV
17, -2, 3
HWB
120, 15%, 83%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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