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
35282A
RGB
53, 40, 42
HSL
351, 14%, 18%
HSB
351, 25%, 21%
CMYK
0, 25, 21, 79
LAB
18, 7, 1
LCH
18, 7, 10
OKLCH
0.29, 0.02, 8
XYZ
3, 2, 3
LUV
18, 6, 0
HWB
351, 16%, 79%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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