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
35333C
RGB
53, 51, 60
HSL
253, 8%, 22%
HSB
253, 15%, 24%
CMYK
12, 15, 0, 76
LAB
22, 3, -5
LCH
22, 6, 295
OKLCH
0.33, 0.02, 296
XYZ
3, 3, 5
LUV
22, 0, -6
HWB
253, 20%, 76%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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