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
353241
RGB
53, 50, 65
HSL
252, 13%, 23%
HSB
252, 23%, 25%
CMYK
18, 23, 0, 75
LAB
22, 4, -9
LCH
22, 10, 295
OKLCH
0.33, 0.03, 294
XYZ
4, 3, 5
LUV
22, 1, -10
HWB
252, 20%, 75%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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