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
352D3B
RGB
53, 45, 59
HSL
274, 13%, 20%
HSB
274, 24%, 23%
CMYK
10, 24, 0, 77
LAB
20, 6, -8
LCH
20, 10, 309
OKLCH
0.31, 0.03, 311
XYZ
3, 3, 5
LUV
20, 3, -9
HWB
274, 18%, 77%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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