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
252A23
RGB
37, 42, 35
HSL
103, 9%, 15%
HSB
103, 17%, 16%
CMYK
12, 0, 17, 84
LAB
16, -4, 4
LCH
16, 5, 133
OKLCH
0.28, 0.01, 137
XYZ
2, 2, 2
LUV
16, -2, 4
HWB
103, 14%, 84%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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