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
35271E
RGB
53, 39, 30
HSL
23, 28%, 16%
HSB
23, 43%, 21%
CMYK
0, 26, 43, 79
LAB
17, 6, 9
LCH
17, 10, 57
OKLCH
0.29, 0.03, 54
XYZ
2, 2, 2
LUV
17, 8, 7
HWB
23, 12%, 79%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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