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
252E37
RGB
37, 46, 55
HSL
210, 20%, 18%
HSB
210, 33%, 22%
CMYK
33, 16, 0, 78
LAB
18, -2, -7
LCH
18, 7, 254
OKLCH
0.30, 0.02, 249
XYZ
2, 3, 4
LUV
18, -4, -7
HWB
210, 15%, 78%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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