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
253B47
RGB
37, 59, 71
HSL
201, 31%, 21%
HSB
201, 48%, 28%
CMYK
48, 17, 0, 72
LAB
23, -6, -10
LCH
23, 12, 239
OKLCH
0.34, 0.03, 233
XYZ
3, 4, 7
LUV
23, -9, -11
HWB
201, 15%, 72%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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