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
35202E
RGB
53, 32, 46
HSL
320, 25%, 17%
HSB
320, 40%, 21%
CMYK
0, 40, 13, 79
LAB
15, 12, -5
LCH
15, 13, 338
OKLCH
0.28, 0.04, 340
XYZ
2, 2, 3
LUV
15, 9, -6
HWB
320, 13%, 79%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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