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
353A41
RGB
53, 58, 65
HSL
215, 10%, 23%
HSB
215, 18%, 25%
CMYK
18, 11, 0, 75
LAB
24, -1, -5
LCH
24, 5, 260
OKLCH
0.35, 0.01, 257
XYZ
4, 4, 6
LUV
24, -3, -6
HWB
215, 21%, 75%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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