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
251516
RGB
37, 21, 22
HSL
356, 28%, 11%
HSB
356, 43%, 15%
CMYK
0, 43, 41, 85
LAB
9, 9, 3
LCH
9, 9, 18
OKLCH
0.22, 0.03, 15
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
9, 6, 1
HWB
356, 8%, 85%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
Similar named colors
Browse every named black on shades of black, or all families on colors.