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
352838
RGB
53, 40, 56
HSL
289, 17%, 19%
HSB
289, 29%, 22%
CMYK
5, 29, 0, 78
LAB
18, 9, -8
LCH
18, 12, 318
OKLCH
0.30, 0.03, 320
XYZ
3, 3, 4
LUV
18, 5, -9
HWB
289, 16%, 78%
Pantone
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Harmonies
Shades & tints
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