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
252D20
RGB
37, 45, 32
HSL
97, 17%, 15%
HSB
97, 29%, 18%
CMYK
18, 0, 29, 82
LAB
17, -6, 7
LCH
17, 9, 129
OKLCH
0.29, 0.03, 134
XYZ
2, 2, 2
LUV
17, -3, 7
HWB
97, 13%, 82%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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