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
251012
RGB
37, 16, 18
HSL
354, 40%, 10%
HSB
354, 57%, 15%
CMYK
0, 57, 51, 85
LAB
7, 11, 3
LCH
7, 12, 16
OKLCH
0.20, 0.04, 15
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
7, 8, 1
HWB
354, 6%, 85%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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