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
372018
RGB
55, 32, 24
HSL
15, 39%, 15%
HSB
15, 56%, 22%
CMYK
0, 42, 56, 78
LAB
15, 11, 10
LCH
15, 15, 44
OKLCH
0.27, 0.04, 40
XYZ
2, 2, 1
LUV
15, 13, 7
HWB
15, 9%, 78%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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