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
353236
RGB
53, 50, 54
HSL
285, 4%, 20%
HSB
285, 7%, 21%
CMYK
2, 7, 0, 79
LAB
21, 2, -2
LCH
21, 3, 315
OKLCH
0.32, 0.01, 318
XYZ
3, 3, 4
LUV
21, 1, -2
HWB
285, 20%, 79%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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