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
252D3E
RGB
37, 45, 62
HSL
221, 25%, 19%
HSB
221, 40%, 24%
CMYK
40, 27, 0, 76
LAB
18, 0, -12
LCH
18, 12, 271
OKLCH
0.30, 0.03, 265
XYZ
3, 3, 5
LUV
18, -4, -12
HWB
221, 15%, 76%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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