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
251507
RGB
37, 21, 7
HSL
28, 68%, 9%
HSB
28, 81%, 15%
CMYK
0, 43, 81, 85
LAB
9, 7, 10
LCH
9, 12, 55
OKLCH
0.21, 0.04, 61
XYZ
1, 1, 0
LUV
9, 7, 6
HWB
28, 3%, 85%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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