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
352E3F
RGB
53, 46, 63
HSL
265, 16%, 21%
HSB
265, 27%, 25%
CMYK
16, 27, 0, 75
LAB
20, 6, -10
LCH
20, 11, 303
OKLCH
0.32, 0.03, 303
XYZ
3, 3, 5
LUV
20, 2, -11
HWB
265, 18%, 75%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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