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
353837
RGB
53, 56, 55
HSL
160, 3%, 21%
HSB
160, 5%, 22%
CMYK
5, 0, 2, 78
LAB
23, -2, 0
LCH
23, 2, 174
OKLCH
0.34, 0.00, 174
XYZ
4, 4, 4
LUV
23, -1, 0
HWB
160, 21%, 78%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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