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
262C32
RGB
38, 44, 50
HSL
210, 14%, 17%
HSB
210, 24%, 20%
CMYK
24, 12, 0, 80
LAB
18, -1, -5
LCH
18, 5, 253
OKLCH
0.29, 0.01, 248
XYZ
2, 2, 3
LUV
18, -3, -5
HWB
210, 15%, 80%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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