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
252B2B
RGB
37, 43, 43
HSL
180, 8%, 16%
HSB
180, 14%, 17%
CMYK
14, 0, 0, 83
LAB
17, -3, -1
LCH
17, 3, 199
OKLCH
0.28, 0.01, 197
XYZ
2, 2, 3
LUV
17, -3, -1
HWB
180, 15%, 83%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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