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
252516
RGB
37, 37, 22
HSL
60, 25%, 12%
HSB
60, 41%, 15%
CMYK
0, 0, 41, 85
LAB
14, -2, 10
LCH
14, 10, 103
OKLCH
0.26, 0.03, 108
XYZ
2, 2, 1
LUV
14, 1, 8
HWB
60, 9%, 85%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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