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
252F33
RGB
37, 47, 51
HSL
197, 16%, 17%
HSB
197, 27%, 20%
CMYK
27, 8, 0, 80
LAB
19, -4, -4
LCH
19, 5, 229
OKLCH
0.30, 0.02, 224
XYZ
2, 3, 4
LUV
19, -4, -4
HWB
197, 15%, 80%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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