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
35281A
RGB
53, 40, 26
HSL
31, 34%, 15%
HSB
31, 51%, 21%
CMYK
0, 25, 51, 79
LAB
17, 5, 12
LCH
17, 13, 69
OKLCH
0.29, 0.03, 68
XYZ
2, 2, 1
LUV
17, 8, 9
HWB
31, 10%, 79%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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