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
353545
RGB
53, 53, 69
HSL
240, 13%, 24%
HSB
240, 23%, 27%
CMYK
23, 23, 0, 73
LAB
23, 3, -10
LCH
23, 10, 287
OKLCH
0.34, 0.03, 285
XYZ
4, 4, 6
LUV
23, -1, -12
HWB
240, 21%, 73%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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