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
353B3C
RGB
53, 59, 60
HSL
189, 6%, 22%
HSB
189, 12%, 24%
CMYK
12, 2, 0, 76
LAB
24, -2, -2
LCH
24, 3, 212
OKLCH
0.35, 0.01, 209
XYZ
4, 4, 5
LUV
24, -3, -1
HWB
189, 21%, 76%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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