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
352B38
RGB
53, 43, 56
HSL
286, 13%, 19%
HSB
286, 23%, 22%
CMYK
5, 23, 0, 78
LAB
19, 7, -7
LCH
19, 10, 317
OKLCH
0.31, 0.03, 318
XYZ
3, 3, 4
LUV
19, 4, -8
HWB
286, 17%, 78%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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