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
335453
RGB
51, 84, 83
HSL
178, 24%, 26%
HSB
178, 39%, 33%
CMYK
39, 0, 1, 67
LAB
33, -13, -3
LCH
33, 13, 195
OKLCH
0.42, 0.04, 193
XYZ
6, 8, 9
LUV
33, -15, -2
HWB
178, 20%, 67%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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