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
353A2E
RGB
53, 58, 46
HSL
85, 12%, 20%
HSB
85, 21%, 23%
CMYK
9, 0, 21, 77
LAB
24, -4, 7
LCH
24, 8, 122
OKLCH
0.34, 0.02, 126
XYZ
3, 4, 3
LUV
24, -2, 8
HWB
85, 18%, 77%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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