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
354538
RGB
53, 69, 56
HSL
131, 13%, 24%
HSB
131, 23%, 27%
CMYK
23, 0, 19, 73
LAB
28, -9, 6
LCH
28, 11, 148
OKLCH
0.37, 0.03, 150
XYZ
4, 5, 5
LUV
28, -7, 8
HWB
131, 21%, 73%
Pantone
357 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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