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
354152
RGB
53, 65, 82
HSL
215, 21%, 26%
HSB
215, 35%, 32%
CMYK
35, 21, 0, 68
LAB
27, -1, -12
LCH
27, 12, 263
OKLCH
0.37, 0.03, 257
XYZ
5, 5, 9
LUV
27, -6, -14
HWB
215, 21%, 68%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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