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
353830
RGB
53, 56, 48
HSL
82, 8%, 20%
HSB
82, 14%, 22%
CMYK
5, 0, 14, 78
LAB
23, -3, 5
LCH
23, 5, 120
OKLCH
0.34, 0.01, 124
XYZ
3, 4, 3
LUV
23, -1, 5
HWB
82, 19%, 78%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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