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
352C3C
RGB
53, 44, 60
HSL
274, 15%, 20%
HSB
274, 27%, 24%
CMYK
12, 27, 0, 76
LAB
20, 7, -9
LCH
20, 11, 309
OKLCH
0.31, 0.03, 310
XYZ
3, 3, 5
LUV
20, 3, -10
HWB
274, 17%, 76%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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