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
353528
RGB
53, 53, 40
HSL
60, 14%, 18%
HSB
60, 25%, 21%
CMYK
0, 0, 25, 79
LAB
22, -2, 8
LCH
22, 8, 104
OKLCH
0.32, 0.02, 108
XYZ
3, 3, 3
LUV
22, 1, 8
HWB
60, 16%, 79%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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