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
262E1B
RGB
38, 46, 27
HSL
85, 26%, 14%
HSB
85, 41%, 18%
CMYK
17, 0, 41, 82
LAB
18, -7, 11
LCH
18, 13, 121
OKLCH
0.29, 0.03, 127
XYZ
2, 2, 1
LUV
18, -3, 10
HWB
85, 11%, 82%
Pantone
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Harmonies
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