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
35291B
RGB
53, 41, 27
HSL
32, 33%, 16%
HSB
32, 49%, 21%
CMYK
0, 23, 49, 79
LAB
18, 4, 11
LCH
18, 12, 71
OKLCH
0.29, 0.03, 71
XYZ
2, 2, 1
LUV
18, 7, 9
HWB
32, 11%, 79%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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