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
352C33
RGB
53, 44, 51
HSL
313, 9%, 19%
HSB
313, 17%, 21%
CMYK
0, 17, 4, 79
LAB
19, 5, -3
LCH
19, 6, 332
OKLCH
0.31, 0.02, 334
XYZ
3, 3, 4
LUV
19, 4, -4
HWB
313, 17%, 79%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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