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
251908
RGB
37, 25, 8
HSL
35, 64%, 9%
HSB
35, 78%, 15%
CMYK
0, 32, 78, 85
LAB
10, 4, 12
LCH
10, 12, 69
OKLCH
0.22, 0.03, 74
XYZ
1, 1, 0
LUV
10, 6, 8
HWB
35, 3%, 85%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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