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
251218
RGB
37, 18, 24
HSL
341, 35%, 11%
HSB
341, 51%, 15%
CMYK
0, 51, 35, 85
LAB
8, 11, 0
LCH
8, 11, 1
OKLCH
0.21, 0.03, 360
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
8, 7, -1
HWB
341, 7%, 85%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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