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
353131
RGB
53, 49, 49
HSL
0, 4%, 20%
HSB
0, 8%, 21%
CMYK
0, 8, 8, 79
LAB
21, 2, 1
LCH
21, 2, 20
OKLCH
0.32, 0.01, 17
XYZ
3, 3, 3
LUV
21, 2, 0
HWB
0, 19%, 79%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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