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
354243
RGB
53, 66, 67
HSL
184, 12%, 24%
HSB
184, 21%, 26%
CMYK
21, 1, 0, 74
LAB
27, -5, -2
LCH
27, 6, 205
OKLCH
0.37, 0.02, 202
XYZ
4, 5, 6
LUV
27, -6, -2
HWB
184, 21%, 74%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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