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
35565A
RGB
53, 86, 90
HSL
186, 26%, 28%
HSB
186, 41%, 35%
CMYK
41, 4, 0, 65
LAB
34, -12, -6
LCH
34, 13, 209
OKLCH
0.43, 0.04, 206
XYZ
7, 8, 11
LUV
34, -15, -6
HWB
186, 21%, 65%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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