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
35534B
RGB
53, 83, 75
HSL
164, 22%, 27%
HSB
164, 36%, 33%
CMYK
36, 0, 10, 67
LAB
33, -13, 1
LCH
33, 13, 176
OKLCH
0.42, 0.04, 176
XYZ
6, 7, 8
LUV
33, -14, 3
HWB
164, 21%, 67%
Pantone
357 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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