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
332111
RGB
51, 33, 17
HSL
28, 50%, 13%
HSB
28, 67%, 20%
CMYK
0, 35, 67, 80
LAB
15, 7, 14
LCH
15, 16, 63
OKLCH
0.27, 0.04, 62
XYZ
2, 2, 1
LUV
15, 11, 10
HWB
28, 7%, 80%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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