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
352D3A
RGB
53, 45, 58
HSL
277, 13%, 20%
HSB
277, 22%, 23%
CMYK
9, 22, 0, 77
LAB
20, 6, -7
LCH
20, 9, 311
OKLCH
0.31, 0.03, 312
XYZ
3, 3, 4
LUV
20, 3, -8
HWB
277, 18%, 77%
Pantone
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Harmonies
Shades & tints
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