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
35241B
RGB
53, 36, 27
HSL
21, 33%, 16%
HSB
21, 49%, 21%
CMYK
0, 32, 49, 79
LAB
16, 7, 9
LCH
16, 12, 52
OKLCH
0.28, 0.03, 49
XYZ
2, 2, 1
LUV
16, 10, 7
HWB
21, 11%, 79%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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