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
253948
RGB
37, 57, 72
HSL
206, 32%, 21%
HSB
206, 49%, 28%
CMYK
49, 21, 0, 72
LAB
23, -5, -12
LCH
23, 13, 249
OKLCH
0.33, 0.04, 242
XYZ
3, 4, 7
LUV
23, -8, -13
HWB
206, 15%, 72%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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