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
252537
RGB
37, 37, 55
HSL
240, 20%, 18%
HSB
240, 33%, 22%
CMYK
33, 33, 0, 78
LAB
15, 4, -12
LCH
15, 12, 288
OKLCH
0.27, 0.03, 284
XYZ
2, 2, 4
LUV
15, -1, -11
HWB
240, 15%, 78%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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