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
35544B
RGB
53, 84, 75
HSL
163, 23%, 27%
HSB
163, 37%, 33%
CMYK
37, 0, 11, 67
LAB
33, -14, 1
LCH
33, 14, 174
OKLCH
0.42, 0.04, 174
XYZ
6, 8, 8
LUV
33, -14, 4
HWB
163, 21%, 67%
Pantone
357 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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