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
35383A
RGB
53, 56, 58
HSL
204, 5%, 22%
HSB
204, 9%, 23%
CMYK
9, 3, 0, 77
LAB
23, -1, -2
LCH
23, 2, 241
OKLCH
0.34, 0.01, 237
XYZ
4, 4, 5
LUV
23, -2, -2
HWB
204, 21%, 77%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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