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
333835
RGB
51, 56, 53
HSL
144, 5%, 21%
HSB
144, 9%, 22%
CMYK
9, 0, 5, 78
LAB
23, -3, 1
LCH
23, 3, 158
OKLCH
0.33, 0.01, 160
XYZ
3, 4, 4
LUV
23, -2, 2
HWB
144, 20%, 78%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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