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
354848
RGB
53, 72, 72
HSL
180, 15%, 25%
HSB
180, 26%, 28%
CMYK
26, 0, 0, 72
LAB
29, -8, -3
LCH
29, 8, 198
OKLCH
0.39, 0.02, 196
XYZ
5, 6, 7
LUV
29, -9, -2
HWB
180, 21%, 72%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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