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
252A31
RGB
37, 42, 49
HSL
215, 14%, 17%
HSB
215, 24%, 19%
CMYK
24, 14, 0, 81
LAB
17, -1, -5
LCH
17, 5, 261
OKLCH
0.28, 0.01, 257
XYZ
2, 2, 3
LUV
17, -2, -5
HWB
215, 15%, 81%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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