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
262C41
RGB
38, 44, 65
HSL
227, 26%, 20%
HSB
227, 42%, 25%
CMYK
42, 32, 0, 75
LAB
18, 2, -14
LCH
18, 14, 278
OKLCH
0.30, 0.04, 272
XYZ
3, 3, 5
LUV
18, -3, -15
HWB
227, 15%, 75%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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