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
35212B
RGB
53, 33, 43
HSL
330, 23%, 17%
HSB
330, 38%, 21%
CMYK
0, 38, 19, 79
LAB
16, 11, -3
LCH
16, 12, 347
OKLCH
0.28, 0.03, 348
XYZ
2, 2, 3
LUV
16, 9, -4
HWB
330, 13%, 79%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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