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
353B2B
RGB
53, 59, 43
HSL
83, 16%, 20%
HSB
83, 27%, 23%
CMYK
10, 0, 27, 77
LAB
24, -5, 9
LCH
24, 10, 120
OKLCH
0.34, 0.03, 125
XYZ
3, 4, 3
LUV
24, -2, 10
HWB
83, 17%, 77%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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