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
352116
RGB
53, 33, 22
HSL
21, 41%, 15%
HSB
21, 58%, 21%
CMYK
0, 38, 58, 79
LAB
15, 9, 12
LCH
15, 15, 53
OKLCH
0.27, 0.04, 49
XYZ
2, 2, 1
LUV
15, 11, 8
HWB
21, 9%, 79%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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