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
355157
RGB
53, 81, 87
HSL
191, 24%, 27%
HSB
191, 39%, 34%
CMYK
39, 7, 0, 66
LAB
32, -10, -7
LCH
32, 12, 216
OKLCH
0.42, 0.03, 213
XYZ
6, 7, 10
LUV
32, -13, -7
HWB
191, 21%, 66%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
Similar named colors
Browse every named gray on shades of gray, or all families on colors.