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
33222D
RGB
51, 34, 45
HSL
321, 20%, 17%
HSB
321, 33%, 20%
CMYK
0, 33, 12, 80
LAB
16, 10, -4
LCH
16, 11, 339
OKLCH
0.28, 0.03, 340
XYZ
2, 2, 3
LUV
16, 7, -5
HWB
321, 13%, 80%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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