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
353237
RGB
53, 50, 55
HSL
276, 5%, 21%
HSB
276, 9%, 22%
CMYK
4, 9, 0, 78
LAB
21, 2, -3
LCH
21, 3, 310
OKLCH
0.32, 0.01, 312
XYZ
3, 3, 4
LUV
21, 1, -3
HWB
276, 20%, 78%
Pantone
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Harmonies
Shades & tints
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