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
355257
RGB
53, 82, 87
HSL
189, 24%, 27%
HSB
189, 39%, 34%
CMYK
39, 6, 0, 66
LAB
33, -10, -7
LCH
33, 12, 213
OKLCH
0.42, 0.04, 209
XYZ
6, 7, 10
LUV
33, -13, -7
HWB
189, 21%, 66%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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