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
353247
RGB
53, 50, 71
HSL
249, 17%, 24%
HSB
249, 30%, 28%
CMYK
25, 30, 0, 72
LAB
22, 5, -13
LCH
22, 14, 293
OKLCH
0.33, 0.04, 291
XYZ
4, 3, 6
LUV
22, 0, -15
HWB
249, 20%, 72%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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