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
35293A
RGB
53, 41, 58
HSL
282, 17%, 19%
HSB
282, 29%, 23%
CMYK
9, 29, 0, 77
LAB
19, 9, -9
LCH
19, 12, 315
OKLCH
0.30, 0.03, 316
XYZ
3, 3, 4
LUV
19, 5, -10
HWB
282, 16%, 77%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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