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
352E37
RGB
53, 46, 55
HSL
287, 9%, 20%
HSB
287, 16%, 22%
CMYK
4, 16, 0, 78
LAB
20, 5, -5
LCH
20, 7, 317
OKLCH
0.31, 0.02, 319
XYZ
3, 3, 4
LUV
20, 3, -5
HWB
287, 18%, 78%
Pantone
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Harmonies
Shades & tints
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