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
353027
RGB
53, 48, 39
HSL
39, 15%, 18%
HSB
39, 26%, 21%
CMYK
0, 9, 26, 79
LAB
20, 1, 7
LCH
20, 7, 82
OKLCH
0.31, 0.02, 82
XYZ
3, 3, 2
LUV
20, 3, 6
HWB
39, 15%, 79%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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