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
253243
RGB
37, 50, 67
HSL
214, 29%, 20%
HSB
214, 45%, 26%
CMYK
45, 25, 0, 74
LAB
20, -2, -13
LCH
20, 13, 263
OKLCH
0.31, 0.04, 255
XYZ
3, 3, 6
LUV
20, -6, -13
HWB
214, 15%, 74%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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