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
355652
RGB
53, 86, 82
HSL
173, 24%, 27%
HSB
173, 38%, 34%
CMYK
38, 0, 5, 66
LAB
34, -13, -2
LCH
34, 13, 187
OKLCH
0.43, 0.04, 186
XYZ
6, 8, 9
LUV
34, -15, 0
HWB
173, 21%, 66%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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