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
354541
RGB
53, 69, 65
HSL
165, 13%, 24%
HSB
165, 23%, 27%
CMYK
23, 0, 6, 73
LAB
28, -7, 0
LCH
28, 7, 178
OKLCH
0.38, 0.02, 178
XYZ
5, 5, 6
LUV
28, -8, 1
HWB
165, 21%, 73%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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