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
352525
RGB
53, 37, 37
HSL
0, 18%, 18%
HSB
0, 30%, 21%
CMYK
0, 30, 30, 79
LAB
17, 8, 3
LCH
17, 8, 22
OKLCH
0.28, 0.02, 19
XYZ
2, 2, 2
LUV
17, 8, 2
HWB
0, 15%, 79%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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