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
355252
RGB
53, 82, 82
HSL
180, 21%, 26%
HSB
180, 35%, 32%
CMYK
35, 0, 0, 68
LAB
33, -11, -4
LCH
33, 12, 198
OKLCH
0.42, 0.03, 196
XYZ
6, 7, 9
LUV
33, -13, -3
HWB
180, 21%, 68%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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