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
332220
RGB
51, 34, 32
HSL
6, 23%, 16%
HSB
6, 37%, 20%
CMYK
0, 33, 37, 80
LAB
15, 8, 5
LCH
15, 9, 30
OKLCH
0.27, 0.03, 26
XYZ
2, 2, 2
LUV
15, 9, 3
HWB
6, 13%, 80%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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