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
35535D
RGB
53, 83, 93
HSL
195, 27%, 29%
HSB
195, 43%, 36%
CMYK
43, 11, 0, 64
LAB
33, -9, -10
LCH
33, 13, 226
OKLCH
0.42, 0.04, 221
XYZ
7, 8, 12
LUV
33, -14, -11
HWB
195, 21%, 64%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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