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
252111
RGB
37, 33, 17
HSL
48, 37%, 11%
HSB
48, 54%, 15%
CMYK
0, 11, 54, 85
LAB
13, 0, 11
LCH
13, 11, 91
OKLCH
0.25, 0.03, 96
XYZ
1, 2, 1
LUV
13, 2, 8
HWB
48, 7%, 85%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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