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
252A26
RGB
37, 42, 38
HSL
132, 6%, 15%
HSB
132, 12%, 16%
CMYK
12, 0, 10, 84
LAB
16, -3, 2
LCH
16, 4, 149
OKLCH
0.28, 0.01, 151
XYZ
2, 2, 2
LUV
16, -2, 2
HWB
132, 15%, 84%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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