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
25140B
RGB
37, 20, 11
HSL
21, 54%, 9%
HSB
21, 70%, 15%
CMYK
0, 46, 70, 85
LAB
8, 8, 8
LCH
8, 12, 46
OKLCH
0.21, 0.03, 48
XYZ
1, 1, 0
LUV
8, 7, 5
HWB
21, 4%, 85%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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