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
352D40
RGB
53, 45, 64
HSL
265, 17%, 21%
HSB
265, 30%, 25%
CMYK
17, 30, 0, 75
LAB
20, 7, -11
LCH
20, 13, 304
OKLCH
0.31, 0.03, 304
XYZ
3, 3, 5
LUV
20, 3, -12
HWB
265, 18%, 75%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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