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
251506
RGB
37, 21, 6
HSL
29, 72%, 8%
HSB
29, 84%, 15%
CMYK
0, 43, 84, 85
LAB
9, 7, 11
LCH
9, 13, 57
OKLCH
0.21, 0.04, 63
XYZ
1, 1, 0
LUV
9, 7, 7
HWB
29, 2%, 85%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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