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
251110
RGB
37, 17, 16
HSL
3, 40%, 10%
HSB
3, 57%, 15%
CMYK
0, 54, 57, 85
LAB
8, 11, 5
LCH
8, 12, 24
OKLCH
0.21, 0.03, 23
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
8, 8, 2
HWB
3, 6%, 85%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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