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
352D3E
RGB
53, 45, 62
HSL
268, 16%, 21%
HSB
268, 27%, 24%
CMYK
15, 27, 0, 76
LAB
20, 7, -9
LCH
20, 12, 306
OKLCH
0.31, 0.03, 306
XYZ
3, 3, 5
LUV
20, 3, -11
HWB
268, 18%, 76%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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