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
353941
RGB
53, 57, 65
HSL
220, 10%, 23%
HSB
220, 18%, 25%
CMYK
18, 12, 0, 75
LAB
24, 0, -6
LCH
24, 6, 267
OKLCH
0.34, 0.02, 264
XYZ
4, 4, 6
LUV
24, -2, -6
HWB
220, 21%, 75%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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