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
252811
RGB
37, 40, 17
HSL
68, 40%, 11%
HSB
68, 57%, 16%
CMYK
7, 0, 58, 84
LAB
15, -5, 14
LCH
15, 15, 108
OKLCH
0.27, 0.04, 115
XYZ
2, 2, 1
LUV
15, -1, 12
HWB
68, 7%, 84%
Pantone
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Harmonies
Shades & tints
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