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
35404C
RGB
53, 64, 76
HSL
211, 18%, 25%
HSB
211, 30%, 30%
CMYK
30, 16, 0, 70
LAB
26, -2, -9
LCH
26, 9, 256
OKLCH
0.37, 0.03, 251
XYZ
5, 5, 8
LUV
26, -6, -10
HWB
211, 21%, 70%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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