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
251813
RGB
37, 24, 19
HSL
17, 32%, 11%
HSB
17, 49%, 15%
CMYK
0, 35, 49, 85
LAB
10, 6, 6
LCH
10, 9, 45
OKLCH
0.22, 0.02, 42
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
10, 6, 3
HWB
17, 7%, 85%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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