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
353029
RGB
53, 48, 41
HSL
35, 13%, 18%
HSB
35, 23%, 21%
CMYK
0, 9, 23, 79
LAB
20, 1, 5
LCH
20, 6, 77
OKLCH
0.31, 0.01, 76
XYZ
3, 3, 3
LUV
20, 3, 5
HWB
35, 16%, 79%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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