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
252F2E
RGB
37, 47, 46
HSL
174, 12%, 16%
HSB
174, 21%, 18%
CMYK
21, 0, 2, 82
LAB
18, -5, -1
LCH
18, 5, 190
OKLCH
0.30, 0.01, 189
XYZ
2, 3, 3
LUV
18, -4, 0
HWB
174, 15%, 82%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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