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
355248
RGB
53, 82, 72
HSL
159, 21%, 26%
HSB
159, 35%, 32%
CMYK
35, 0, 12, 68
LAB
32, -13, 2
LCH
32, 13, 170
OKLCH
0.41, 0.04, 171
XYZ
6, 7, 7
LUV
32, -13, 5
HWB
159, 21%, 68%
Pantone
357 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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