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
35232F
RGB
53, 35, 47
HSL
320, 20%, 17%
HSB
320, 34%, 21%
CMYK
0, 34, 11, 79
LAB
16, 11, -4
LCH
16, 11, 338
OKLCH
0.28, 0.03, 340
XYZ
3, 2, 3
LUV
16, 8, -5
HWB
320, 14%, 79%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
Similar named colors
Browse every named black on shades of black, or all families on colors.