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
355255
RGB
53, 82, 85
HSL
186, 23%, 27%
HSB
186, 38%, 33%
CMYK
38, 4, 0, 67
LAB
33, -11, -5
LCH
33, 12, 207
OKLCH
0.42, 0.03, 204
XYZ
6, 7, 10
LUV
33, -13, -5
HWB
186, 21%, 67%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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