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
252B1D
RGB
37, 43, 29
HSL
86, 19%, 14%
HSB
86, 33%, 17%
CMYK
14, 0, 33, 83
LAB
17, -5, 8
LCH
17, 10, 122
OKLCH
0.28, 0.03, 127
XYZ
2, 2, 1
LUV
17, -2, 8
HWB
86, 11%, 83%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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