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
282526
RGB
40, 37, 38
HSL
340, 4%, 15%
HSB
340, 7%, 16%
CMYK
0, 7, 5, 84
LAB
15, 2, 0
LCH
15, 2, 355
OKLCH
0.27, 0.00, 355
XYZ
2, 2, 2
LUV
15, 1, 0
HWB
340, 15%, 84%
Pantone
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Harmonies
Shades & tints
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