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
252C33
RGB
37, 44, 51
HSL
210, 16%, 17%
HSB
210, 27%, 20%
CMYK
27, 14, 0, 80
LAB
18, -2, -6
LCH
18, 6, 253
OKLCH
0.29, 0.02, 248
XYZ
2, 2, 3
LUV
18, -3, -5
HWB
210, 15%, 80%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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