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
252E23
RGB
37, 46, 35
HSL
109, 14%, 16%
HSB
109, 24%, 18%
CMYK
20, 0, 24, 82
LAB
18, -6, 6
LCH
18, 8, 136
OKLCH
0.29, 0.02, 140
XYZ
2, 2, 2
LUV
18, -4, 6
HWB
109, 14%, 82%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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