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
36352D
RGB
54, 53, 45
HSL
53, 9%, 19%
HSB
53, 17%, 21%
CMYK
0, 2, 17, 79
LAB
22, -1, 5
LCH
22, 5, 99
OKLCH
0.33, 0.01, 101
XYZ
3, 4, 3
LUV
22, 1, 5
HWB
53, 18%, 79%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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