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
33212B
RGB
51, 33, 43
HSL
327, 21%, 16%
HSB
327, 35%, 20%
CMYK
0, 35, 16, 80
LAB
15, 10, -3
LCH
15, 11, 344
OKLCH
0.27, 0.03, 345
XYZ
2, 2, 3
LUV
15, 8, -4
HWB
327, 13%, 80%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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