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
252134
RGB
37, 33, 52
HSL
253, 22%, 17%
HSB
253, 37%, 20%
CMYK
29, 37, 0, 80
LAB
14, 6, -12
LCH
14, 13, 296
OKLCH
0.26, 0.04, 293
XYZ
2, 2, 3
LUV
14, 1, -11
HWB
253, 13%, 80%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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