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
35311B
RGB
53, 49, 27
HSL
51, 33%, 16%
HSB
51, 49%, 21%
CMYK
0, 8, 49, 79
LAB
20, -1, 15
LCH
20, 15, 94
OKLCH
0.31, 0.04, 99
XYZ
3, 3, 1
LUV
20, 3, 13
HWB
51, 11%, 79%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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