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
25272F
RGB
37, 39, 47
HSL
228, 12%, 16%
HSB
228, 21%, 18%
CMYK
21, 17, 0, 82
LAB
16, 1, -6
LCH
16, 6, 277
OKLCH
0.27, 0.02, 274
XYZ
2, 2, 3
LUV
16, -1, -5
HWB
228, 15%, 82%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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