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
252E20
RGB
37, 46, 32
HSL
99, 18%, 15%
HSB
99, 30%, 18%
CMYK
20, 0, 30, 82
LAB
18, -7, 8
LCH
18, 10, 130
OKLCH
0.29, 0.03, 135
XYZ
2, 2, 2
LUV
18, -4, 8
HWB
99, 13%, 82%
Pantone
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Harmonies
Shades & tints
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