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
354653
RGB
53, 70, 83
HSL
206, 22%, 27%
HSB
206, 36%, 33%
CMYK
36, 16, 0, 67
LAB
29, -4, -10
LCH
29, 11, 247
OKLCH
0.38, 0.03, 242
XYZ
5, 6, 9
LUV
29, -8, -12
HWB
206, 21%, 67%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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