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
353E38
RGB
53, 62, 56
HSL
140, 8%, 23%
HSB
140, 15%, 24%
CMYK
15, 0, 10, 76
LAB
25, -5, 2
LCH
25, 5, 154
OKLCH
0.35, 0.02, 156
XYZ
4, 4, 4
LUV
25, -4, 3
HWB
140, 21%, 76%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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