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
353B3E
RGB
53, 59, 62
HSL
200, 8%, 23%
HSB
200, 15%, 24%
CMYK
15, 5, 0, 76
LAB
24, -2, -3
LCH
24, 3, 233
OKLCH
0.35, 0.01, 229
XYZ
4, 4, 5
LUV
24, -3, -3
HWB
200, 21%, 76%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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