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
251205
RGB
37, 18, 5
HSL
24, 76%, 8%
HSB
24, 86%, 15%
CMYK
0, 51, 86, 85
LAB
8, 9, 10
LCH
8, 13, 47
OKLCH
0.21, 0.04, 55
XYZ
1, 1, 0
LUV
8, 8, 6
HWB
24, 2%, 85%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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