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
262C30
RGB
38, 44, 48
HSL
204, 12%, 17%
HSB
204, 21%, 19%
CMYK
21, 8, 0, 81
LAB
18, -2, -4
LCH
18, 4, 242
OKLCH
0.29, 0.01, 237
XYZ
2, 2, 3
LUV
18, -3, -3
HWB
204, 15%, 81%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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