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
353243
RGB
53, 50, 67
HSL
251, 15%, 23%
HSB
251, 25%, 26%
CMYK
21, 25, 0, 74
LAB
22, 5, -10
LCH
22, 11, 294
OKLCH
0.33, 0.03, 293
XYZ
4, 3, 6
LUV
22, 0, -12
HWB
251, 20%, 74%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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