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
354547
RGB
53, 69, 71
HSL
187, 15%, 24%
HSB
187, 25%, 28%
CMYK
25, 3, 0, 72
LAB
28, -6, -3
LCH
28, 7, 209
OKLCH
0.38, 0.02, 206
XYZ
5, 5, 7
LUV
28, -8, -3
HWB
187, 21%, 72%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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