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
251618
RGB
37, 22, 24
HSL
352, 25%, 12%
HSB
352, 41%, 15%
CMYK
0, 41, 35, 85
LAB
9, 8, 2
LCH
9, 8, 13
OKLCH
0.22, 0.02, 10
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
9, 6, 0
HWB
352, 9%, 85%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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