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
252621
RGB
37, 38, 33
HSL
72, 7%, 14%
HSB
72, 13%, 15%
CMYK
3, 0, 13, 85
LAB
15, -1, 3
LCH
15, 3, 113
OKLCH
0.27, 0.01, 116
XYZ
2, 2, 2
LUV
15, 0, 3
HWB
72, 13%, 85%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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