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
354256
RGB
53, 66, 86
HSL
216, 24%, 27%
HSB
216, 38%, 34%
CMYK
38, 23, 0, 66
LAB
27, -1, -14
LCH
27, 14, 265
OKLCH
0.38, 0.04, 259
XYZ
5, 5, 10
LUV
27, -7, -17
HWB
216, 21%, 66%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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