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
354841
RGB
53, 72, 65
HSL
158, 15%, 25%
HSB
158, 26%, 28%
CMYK
26, 0, 10, 72
LAB
29, -9, 2
LCH
29, 9, 170
OKLCH
0.38, 0.03, 170
XYZ
5, 6, 6
LUV
29, -9, 3
HWB
158, 21%, 72%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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