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
353229
RGB
53, 50, 41
HSL
45, 13%, 18%
HSB
45, 23%, 21%
CMYK
0, 6, 23, 79
LAB
21, 0, 6
LCH
21, 6, 90
OKLCH
0.32, 0.02, 92
XYZ
3, 3, 3
LUV
21, 2, 6
HWB
45, 16%, 79%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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