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
354553
RGB
53, 69, 83
HSL
208, 22%, 27%
HSB
208, 36%, 33%
CMYK
36, 17, 0, 67
LAB
28, -4, -11
LCH
28, 11, 251
OKLCH
0.38, 0.03, 245
XYZ
5, 6, 9
LUV
28, -8, -12
HWB
208, 21%, 67%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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