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
33474E
RGB
51, 71, 78
HSL
196, 21%, 25%
HSB
196, 35%, 31%
CMYK
35, 9, 0, 69
LAB
29, -7, -7
LCH
29, 10, 226
OKLCH
0.38, 0.03, 221
XYZ
5, 6, 8
LUV
29, -9, -7
HWB
196, 20%, 69%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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