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
353018
RGB
53, 48, 24
HSL
50, 38%, 15%
HSB
50, 55%, 21%
CMYK
0, 9, 55, 79
LAB
20, -1, 16
LCH
20, 16, 93
OKLCH
0.31, 0.04, 98
XYZ
3, 3, 1
LUV
20, 4, 14
HWB
50, 9%, 79%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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