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
353129
RGB
53, 49, 41
HSL
40, 13%, 18%
HSB
40, 23%, 21%
CMYK
0, 8, 23, 79
LAB
21, 1, 6
LCH
21, 6, 84
OKLCH
0.31, 0.01, 85
XYZ
3, 3, 3
LUV
21, 2, 6
HWB
40, 16%, 79%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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