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
251F1E
RGB
37, 31, 30
HSL
9, 10%, 13%
HSB
9, 19%, 15%
CMYK
0, 16, 19, 85
LAB
12, 3, 2
LCH
12, 3, 33
OKLCH
0.25, 0.01, 29
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
12, 3, 1
HWB
9, 12%, 85%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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