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
352020
RGB
53, 32, 32
HSL
0, 25%, 17%
HSB
0, 40%, 21%
CMYK
0, 40, 40, 79
LAB
15, 10, 4
LCH
15, 11, 23
OKLCH
0.27, 0.03, 19
XYZ
2, 2, 2
LUV
15, 11, 2
HWB
0, 13%, 79%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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