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
354142
RGB
53, 65, 66
HSL
185, 11%, 23%
HSB
185, 20%, 26%
CMYK
20, 2, 0, 74
LAB
26, -5, -2
LCH
26, 5, 206
OKLCH
0.36, 0.02, 203
XYZ
4, 5, 6
LUV
26, -6, -2
HWB
185, 21%, 74%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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