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
253F38
RGB
37, 63, 56
HSL
164, 26%, 20%
HSB
164, 41%, 25%
CMYK
41, 0, 11, 75
LAB
24, -12, 1
LCH
24, 12, 175
OKLCH
0.34, 0.03, 175
XYZ
3, 4, 4
LUV
24, -11, 3
HWB
164, 15%, 75%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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