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
262C29
RGB
38, 44, 41
HSL
150, 7%, 16%
HSB
150, 14%, 17%
CMYK
14, 0, 7, 83
LAB
17, -3, 1
LCH
17, 3, 163
OKLCH
0.29, 0.01, 164
XYZ
2, 2, 2
LUV
17, -3, 1
HWB
150, 15%, 83%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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