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
292634
RGB
41, 38, 52
HSL
253, 16%, 18%
HSB
253, 27%, 20%
CMYK
21, 27, 0, 80
LAB
16, 4, -9
LCH
16, 10, 296
OKLCH
0.28, 0.03, 294
XYZ
2, 2, 4
LUV
16, 1, -9
HWB
253, 15%, 80%
Pantone
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Harmonies
Shades & tints
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