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
35403B
RGB
53, 64, 59
HSL
153, 9%, 23%
HSB
153, 17%, 25%
CMYK
17, 0, 8, 75
LAB
26, -6, 1
LCH
26, 6, 165
OKLCH
0.36, 0.02, 166
XYZ
4, 5, 5
LUV
26, -5, 2
HWB
153, 21%, 75%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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