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
252D34
RGB
37, 45, 52
HSL
208, 17%, 17%
HSB
208, 29%, 20%
CMYK
29, 13, 0, 80
LAB
18, -2, -6
LCH
18, 6, 250
OKLCH
0.29, 0.02, 245
XYZ
2, 3, 4
LUV
18, -4, -5
HWB
208, 15%, 80%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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