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
252B38
RGB
37, 43, 56
HSL
221, 20%, 18%
HSB
221, 34%, 22%
CMYK
34, 23, 0, 78
LAB
17, 0, -9
LCH
17, 9, 271
OKLCH
0.29, 0.03, 265
XYZ
2, 2, 4
LUV
17, -3, -9
HWB
221, 15%, 78%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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