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
536553
RGB
83, 101, 83
HSL
120, 10%, 36%
HSB
120, 18%, 40%
CMYK
18, 0, 18, 60
LAB
41, -10, 8
LCH
41, 13, 142
OKLCH
0.49, 0.04, 145
XYZ
10, 12, 10
LUV
41, -9, 12
HWB
120, 33%, 60%
Pantone
357 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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