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
353E2A
RGB
53, 62, 42
HSL
87, 19%, 20%
HSB
87, 32%, 24%
CMYK
15, 0, 32, 76
LAB
25, -7, 11
LCH
25, 13, 123
OKLCH
0.35, 0.04, 128
XYZ
4, 4, 3
LUV
25, -4, 12
HWB
87, 16%, 76%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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