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
353433
RGB
53, 52, 51
HSL
30, 2%, 20%
HSB
30, 4%, 21%
CMYK
0, 2, 4, 79
LAB
22, 0, 1
LCH
22, 1, 70
OKLCH
0.33, 0.00, 68
XYZ
3, 3, 4
LUV
22, 1, 1
HWB
30, 20%, 79%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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