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
262D18
RGB
38, 45, 24
HSL
80, 30%, 14%
HSB
80, 47%, 18%
CMYK
16, 0, 47, 82
LAB
17, -7, 13
LCH
17, 14, 117
OKLCH
0.28, 0.04, 124
XYZ
2, 2, 1
LUV
17, -3, 11
HWB
80, 9%, 82%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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