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
252836
RGB
37, 40, 54
HSL
229, 19%, 18%
HSB
229, 31%, 21%
CMYK
31, 26, 0, 79
LAB
16, 2, -10
LCH
16, 10, 279
OKLCH
0.28, 0.03, 275
XYZ
2, 2, 4
LUV
16, -2, -9
HWB
229, 15%, 79%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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