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
354548
RGB
53, 69, 72
HSL
189, 15%, 25%
HSB
189, 26%, 28%
CMYK
26, 4, 0, 72
LAB
28, -6, -4
LCH
28, 7, 214
OKLCH
0.38, 0.02, 210
XYZ
5, 5, 7
LUV
28, -8, -4
HWB
189, 21%, 72%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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