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
252530
RGB
37, 37, 48
HSL
240, 13%, 17%
HSB
240, 23%, 19%
CMYK
23, 23, 0, 81
LAB
15, 2, -7
LCH
15, 8, 287
OKLCH
0.27, 0.02, 285
XYZ
2, 2, 3
LUV
15, 0, -7
HWB
240, 15%, 81%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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