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
535B44
RGB
83, 91, 68
HSL
81, 14%, 31%
HSB
81, 25%, 36%
CMYK
9, 0, 25, 64
LAB
37, -7, 12
LCH
37, 14, 119
OKLCH
0.46, 0.04, 123
XYZ
8, 10, 7
LUV
37, -3, 16
HWB
81, 27%, 64%
Pantone
357 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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