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
394151
RGB
57, 65, 81
HSL
220, 17%, 27%
HSB
220, 30%, 32%
CMYK
30, 20, 0, 68
LAB
27, 0, -11
LCH
27, 11, 269
OKLCH
0.37, 0.03, 264
XYZ
5, 5, 9
LUV
27, -4, -13
HWB
220, 22%, 68%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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