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
353042
RGB
53, 48, 66
HSL
257, 16%, 22%
HSB
257, 27%, 26%
CMYK
20, 27, 0, 74
LAB
21, 6, -11
LCH
21, 12, 298
OKLCH
0.32, 0.03, 297
XYZ
4, 3, 6
LUV
21, 1, -12
HWB
257, 19%, 74%
Pantone
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Harmonies
Shades & tints
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