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
35382E
RGB
53, 56, 46
HSL
78, 10%, 20%
HSB
78, 18%, 22%
CMYK
5, 0, 18, 78
LAB
23, -3, 6
LCH
23, 7, 117
OKLCH
0.33, 0.02, 121
XYZ
3, 4, 3
LUV
23, -1, 6
HWB
78, 18%, 78%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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