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
355258
RGB
53, 82, 88
HSL
190, 25%, 28%
HSB
190, 40%, 35%
CMYK
40, 7, 0, 65
LAB
33, -10, -7
LCH
33, 12, 216
OKLCH
0.42, 0.04, 212
XYZ
6, 7, 10
LUV
33, -13, -8
HWB
190, 21%, 65%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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