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
353B32
RGB
53, 59, 50
HSL
100, 8%, 21%
HSB
100, 15%, 23%
CMYK
10, 0, 15, 77
LAB
24, -4, 5
LCH
24, 6, 132
OKLCH
0.34, 0.02, 135
XYZ
4, 4, 4
LUV
24, -3, 6
HWB
100, 20%, 77%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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