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
352933
RGB
53, 41, 51
HSL
310, 13%, 18%
HSB
310, 23%, 21%
CMYK
0, 23, 4, 79
LAB
18, 7, -4
LCH
18, 9, 330
OKLCH
0.30, 0.02, 332
XYZ
3, 3, 3
LUV
18, 5, -5
HWB
310, 16%, 79%
Pantone
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Harmonies
Shades & tints
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