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
353733
RGB
53, 55, 51
HSL
90, 4%, 21%
HSB
90, 7%, 22%
CMYK
4, 0, 7, 78
LAB
23, -2, 2
LCH
23, 3, 126
OKLCH
0.33, 0.01, 129
XYZ
3, 4, 4
LUV
23, -1, 3
HWB
90, 20%, 78%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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