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
35302E
RGB
53, 48, 46
HSL
17, 7%, 19%
HSB
17, 13%, 21%
CMYK
0, 9, 13, 79
LAB
20, 2, 2
LCH
20, 3, 47
OKLCH
0.31, 0.01, 43
XYZ
3, 3, 3
LUV
20, 3, 2
HWB
17, 18%, 79%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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