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
353F32
RGB
53, 63, 50
HSL
106, 12%, 22%
HSB
106, 21%, 25%
CMYK
16, 0, 21, 75
LAB
25, -7, 7
LCH
25, 9, 135
OKLCH
0.35, 0.03, 138
XYZ
4, 5, 4
LUV
25, -5, 8
HWB
106, 20%, 75%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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