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
35484B
RGB
53, 72, 75
HSL
188, 17%, 25%
HSB
188, 29%, 29%
CMYK
29, 4, 0, 71
LAB
29, -7, -4
LCH
29, 8, 212
OKLCH
0.39, 0.02, 208
XYZ
5, 6, 8
LUV
29, -9, -4
HWB
188, 21%, 71%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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