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
352A17
RGB
53, 42, 23
HSL
38, 39%, 15%
HSB
38, 57%, 21%
CMYK
0, 21, 57, 79
LAB
18, 3, 14
LCH
18, 15, 78
OKLCH
0.29, 0.04, 80
XYZ
2, 2, 1
LUV
18, 7, 11
HWB
38, 9%, 79%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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