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
353244
RGB
53, 50, 68
HSL
250, 15%, 23%
HSB
250, 26%, 27%
CMYK
22, 26, 0, 73
LAB
22, 5, -11
LCH
22, 12, 294
OKLCH
0.33, 0.03, 292
XYZ
4, 3, 6
LUV
22, 0, -12
HWB
250, 20%, 73%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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