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
353735
RGB
53, 55, 53
HSL
120, 2%, 21%
HSB
120, 4%, 22%
CMYK
4, 0, 4, 78
LAB
23, -1, 1
LCH
23, 2, 143
OKLCH
0.33, 0.00, 145
XYZ
3, 4, 4
LUV
23, -1, 1
HWB
120, 21%, 78%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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