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
353C3D
RGB
53, 60, 61
HSL
188, 7%, 22%
HSB
188, 13%, 24%
CMYK
13, 2, 0, 76
LAB
25, -3, -2
LCH
25, 3, 210
OKLCH
0.35, 0.01, 207
XYZ
4, 4, 5
LUV
25, -3, -1
HWB
188, 21%, 76%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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