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
384253
RGB
56, 66, 83
HSL
218, 19%, 27%
HSB
218, 33%, 33%
CMYK
33, 20, 0, 67
LAB
28, -1, -12
LCH
28, 12, 266
OKLCH
0.38, 0.03, 261
XYZ
5, 5, 9
LUV
28, -5, -14
HWB
218, 22%, 67%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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