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
535E46
RGB
83, 94, 70
HSL
88, 15%, 32%
HSB
88, 26%, 37%
CMYK
12, 0, 26, 63
LAB
38, -8, 12
LCH
38, 15, 123
OKLCH
0.47, 0.04, 128
XYZ
9, 10, 7
LUV
38, -5, 16
HWB
88, 27%, 63%
Pantone
357 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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