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
352836
RGB
53, 40, 54
HSL
296, 15%, 18%
HSB
296, 26%, 21%
CMYK
2, 26, 0, 79
LAB
18, 9, -7
LCH
18, 11, 322
OKLCH
0.30, 0.03, 324
XYZ
3, 3, 4
LUV
18, 5, -8
HWB
296, 16%, 79%
Pantone
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Harmonies
Shades & tints
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