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
263129
RGB
38, 49, 41
HSL
136, 13%, 17%
HSB
136, 22%, 19%
CMYK
22, 0, 16, 81
LAB
19, -6, 4
LCH
19, 7, 151
OKLCH
0.30, 0.02, 153
XYZ
2, 3, 3
LUV
19, -5, 4
HWB
136, 15%, 81%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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