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
35474E
RGB
53, 71, 78
HSL
197, 19%, 26%
HSB
197, 32%, 31%
CMYK
32, 9, 0, 69
LAB
29, -6, -7
LCH
29, 9, 228
OKLCH
0.39, 0.03, 224
XYZ
5, 6, 8
LUV
29, -9, -7
HWB
197, 21%, 69%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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