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
353E3D
RGB
53, 62, 61
HSL
173, 8%, 23%
HSB
173, 15%, 24%
CMYK
15, 0, 2, 76
LAB
25, -4, -1
LCH
25, 4, 190
OKLCH
0.36, 0.01, 188
XYZ
4, 5, 5
LUV
25, -4, 0
HWB
173, 21%, 76%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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