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
293533
RGB
41, 53, 51
HSL
170, 13%, 18%
HSB
170, 23%, 21%
CMYK
23, 0, 4, 79
LAB
21, -6, 0
LCH
21, 6, 185
OKLCH
0.32, 0.02, 184
XYZ
3, 3, 4
LUV
21, -5, 0
HWB
170, 16%, 79%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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