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
252E38
RGB
37, 46, 56
HSL
212, 20%, 18%
HSB
212, 34%, 22%
CMYK
34, 18, 0, 78
LAB
18, -2, -8
LCH
18, 8, 257
OKLCH
0.30, 0.02, 251
XYZ
2, 3, 4
LUV
18, -4, -8
HWB
212, 15%, 78%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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