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
353D40
RGB
53, 61, 64
HSL
196, 9%, 23%
HSB
196, 17%, 25%
CMYK
17, 5, 0, 75
LAB
25, -3, -3
LCH
25, 4, 227
OKLCH
0.35, 0.01, 222
XYZ
4, 4, 5
LUV
25, -4, -3
HWB
196, 21%, 75%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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