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
354231
RGB
53, 66, 49
HSL
106, 15%, 23%
HSB
106, 26%, 26%
CMYK
20, 0, 26, 74
LAB
26, -8, 9
LCH
26, 12, 134
OKLCH
0.36, 0.03, 138
XYZ
4, 5, 4
LUV
26, -6, 10
HWB
106, 19%, 74%
Pantone
357 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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