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
355155
RGB
53, 81, 85
HSL
188, 23%, 27%
HSB
188, 38%, 33%
CMYK
38, 5, 0, 67
LAB
32, -10, -6
LCH
32, 12, 210
OKLCH
0.41, 0.03, 207
XYZ
6, 7, 10
LUV
32, -13, -6
HWB
188, 21%, 67%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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