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
353145
RGB
53, 49, 69
HSL
252, 17%, 23%
HSB
252, 29%, 27%
CMYK
23, 29, 0, 73
LAB
21, 6, -12
LCH
21, 13, 295
OKLCH
0.33, 0.04, 294
XYZ
4, 3, 6
LUV
21, 1, -14
HWB
252, 19%, 73%
Pantone
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Harmonies
Shades & tints
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