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
354440
RGB
53, 68, 64
HSL
164, 12%, 24%
HSB
164, 22%, 27%
CMYK
22, 0, 6, 73
LAB
27, -7, 0
LCH
27, 7, 177
OKLCH
0.37, 0.02, 177
XYZ
4, 5, 6
LUV
27, -7, 1
HWB
164, 21%, 73%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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