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
263135
RGB
38, 49, 53
HSL
196, 16%, 18%
HSB
196, 28%, 21%
CMYK
28, 8, 0, 79
LAB
19, -4, -4
LCH
19, 6, 226
OKLCH
0.30, 0.02, 222
XYZ
3, 3, 4
LUV
19, -5, -4
HWB
196, 15%, 79%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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