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
35383E
RGB
53, 56, 62
HSL
220, 8%, 23%
HSB
220, 15%, 24%
CMYK
15, 10, 0, 76
LAB
23, 0, -4
LCH
23, 4, 267
OKLCH
0.34, 0.01, 264
XYZ
4, 4, 5
LUV
23, -2, -5
HWB
220, 21%, 76%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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