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
353D2B
RGB
53, 61, 43
HSL
87, 17%, 20%
HSB
87, 30%, 24%
CMYK
13, 0, 30, 76
LAB
25, -6, 10
LCH
25, 12, 123
OKLCH
0.35, 0.03, 127
XYZ
4, 4, 3
LUV
25, -3, 11
HWB
87, 17%, 76%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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