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
052425
RGB
5, 36, 37
HSL
182, 76%, 8%
HSB
182, 86%, 15%
CMYK
86, 3, 0, 85
LAB
12, -11, -4
LCH
12, 12, 200
OKLCH
0.24, 0.04, 198
XYZ
1, 1, 2
LUV
12, -8, -2
HWB
182, 2%, 85%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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