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
352E21
RGB
53, 46, 33
HSL
39, 23%, 17%
HSB
39, 38%, 21%
CMYK
0, 13, 38, 79
LAB
19, 1, 10
LCH
19, 10, 81
OKLCH
0.30, 0.02, 83
XYZ
3, 3, 2
LUV
19, 4, 9
HWB
39, 13%, 79%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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