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
353A42
RGB
53, 58, 66
HSL
217, 11%, 23%
HSB
217, 20%, 26%
CMYK
20, 12, 0, 74
LAB
24, -1, -6
LCH
24, 6, 263
OKLCH
0.35, 0.02, 260
XYZ
4, 4, 6
LUV
24, -3, -6
HWB
217, 21%, 74%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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