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
252D42
RGB
37, 45, 66
HSL
223, 28%, 20%
HSB
223, 44%, 26%
CMYK
44, 32, 0, 74
LAB
18, 1, -15
LCH
18, 15, 275
OKLCH
0.30, 0.04, 268
XYZ
3, 3, 6
LUV
18, -4, -15
HWB
223, 15%, 74%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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