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
352226
RGB
53, 34, 38
HSL
347, 22%, 17%
HSB
347, 36%, 21%
CMYK
0, 36, 28, 79
LAB
16, 10, 1
LCH
16, 10, 7
OKLCH
0.28, 0.03, 5
XYZ
2, 2, 2
LUV
16, 9, 0
HWB
347, 13%, 79%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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