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
253B38
RGB
37, 59, 56
HSL
172, 23%, 19%
HSB
172, 37%, 23%
CMYK
37, 0, 5, 77
LAB
23, -10, -1
LCH
23, 10, 186
OKLCH
0.33, 0.03, 185
XYZ
3, 4, 4
LUV
23, -9, 0
HWB
172, 15%, 77%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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