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
252A3C
RGB
37, 42, 60
HSL
227, 24%, 19%
HSB
227, 38%, 24%
CMYK
38, 30, 0, 76
LAB
17, 2, -12
LCH
17, 12, 278
OKLCH
0.29, 0.03, 272
XYZ
2, 2, 5
LUV
17, -3, -13
HWB
227, 15%, 76%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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