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
353221
RGB
53, 50, 33
HSL
51, 23%, 17%
HSB
51, 38%, 21%
CMYK
0, 6, 38, 79
LAB
21, -1, 11
LCH
21, 11, 95
OKLCH
0.32, 0.03, 99
XYZ
3, 3, 2
LUV
21, 2, 11
HWB
51, 13%, 79%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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