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
253235
RGB
37, 50, 53
HSL
191, 18%, 18%
HSB
191, 30%, 21%
CMYK
30, 6, 0, 79
LAB
20, -5, -4
LCH
20, 6, 217
OKLCH
0.31, 0.02, 213
XYZ
3, 3, 4
LUV
20, -6, -3
HWB
191, 15%, 79%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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