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
252B3F
RGB
37, 43, 63
HSL
226, 26%, 20%
HSB
226, 41%, 25%
CMYK
41, 32, 0, 75
LAB
18, 2, -14
LCH
18, 14, 278
OKLCH
0.29, 0.04, 271
XYZ
3, 2, 5
LUV
18, -3, -14
HWB
226, 15%, 75%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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