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
355251
RGB
53, 82, 81
HSL
178, 21%, 26%
HSB
178, 35%, 32%
CMYK
35, 0, 1, 68
LAB
33, -11, -3
LCH
33, 12, 195
OKLCH
0.42, 0.03, 193
XYZ
6, 7, 9
LUV
33, -13, -2
HWB
178, 21%, 68%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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