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
35281F
RGB
53, 40, 31
HSL
25, 26%, 16%
HSB
25, 42%, 21%
CMYK
0, 25, 42, 79
LAB
17, 5, 8
LCH
17, 10, 59
OKLCH
0.29, 0.03, 56
XYZ
2, 2, 2
LUV
17, 7, 7
HWB
25, 12%, 79%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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