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
35353B
RGB
53, 53, 59
HSL
240, 5%, 22%
HSB
240, 10%, 23%
CMYK
10, 10, 0, 77
LAB
22, 1, -4
LCH
22, 4, 286
OKLCH
0.33, 0.01, 286
XYZ
4, 4, 5
LUV
22, 0, -4
HWB
240, 21%, 77%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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