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
35383F
RGB
53, 56, 63
HSL
222, 9%, 23%
HSB
222, 16%, 25%
CMYK
16, 11, 0, 75
LAB
23, 0, -5
LCH
23, 5, 270
OKLCH
0.34, 0.01, 267
XYZ
4, 4, 5
LUV
23, -2, -5
HWB
222, 21%, 75%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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