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
252C3E
RGB
37, 44, 62
HSL
223, 25%, 19%
HSB
223, 40%, 24%
CMYK
40, 29, 0, 76
LAB
18, 1, -13
LCH
18, 13, 274
OKLCH
0.29, 0.03, 268
XYZ
3, 3, 5
LUV
18, -4, -13
HWB
223, 15%, 76%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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