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
252E21
RGB
37, 46, 33
HSL
102, 16%, 15%
HSB
102, 28%, 18%
CMYK
20, 0, 28, 82
LAB
18, -6, 7
LCH
18, 10, 132
OKLCH
0.29, 0.03, 136
XYZ
2, 2, 2
LUV
18, -4, 7
HWB
102, 13%, 82%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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