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
354041
RGB
53, 64, 65
HSL
185, 10%, 23%
HSB
185, 18%, 25%
CMYK
18, 2, 0, 75
LAB
26, -4, -2
LCH
26, 5, 206
OKLCH
0.36, 0.01, 203
XYZ
4, 5, 6
LUV
26, -5, -2
HWB
185, 21%, 75%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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