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
35333B
RGB
53, 51, 59
HSL
255, 7%, 22%
HSB
255, 14%, 23%
CMYK
10, 14, 0, 77
LAB
22, 2, -5
LCH
22, 5, 296
OKLCH
0.33, 0.01, 297
XYZ
3, 3, 5
LUV
22, 1, -5
HWB
255, 20%, 77%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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