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
354153
RGB
53, 65, 83
HSL
216, 22%, 27%
HSB
216, 36%, 33%
CMYK
36, 22, 0, 67
LAB
27, -1, -13
LCH
27, 13, 264
OKLCH
0.37, 0.03, 258
XYZ
5, 5, 9
LUV
27, -6, -15
HWB
216, 21%, 67%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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