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
353522
RGB
53, 53, 34
HSL
60, 22%, 17%
HSB
60, 36%, 21%
CMYK
0, 0, 36, 79
LAB
22, -3, 12
LCH
22, 12, 103
OKLCH
0.32, 0.03, 108
XYZ
3, 3, 2
LUV
22, 1, 12
HWB
60, 13%, 79%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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