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
35493E
RGB
53, 73, 62
HSL
147, 16%, 25%
HSB
147, 27%, 29%
CMYK
27, 0, 15, 71
LAB
29, -10, 4
LCH
29, 11, 159
OKLCH
0.38, 0.03, 160
XYZ
5, 6, 5
LUV
29, -9, 6
HWB
147, 21%, 71%
Pantone
357 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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