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
332317
RGB
51, 35, 23
HSL
26, 38%, 15%
HSB
26, 55%, 20%
CMYK
0, 31, 55, 80
LAB
15, 7, 11
LCH
15, 13, 60
OKLCH
0.27, 0.03, 58
XYZ
2, 2, 1
LUV
15, 9, 8
HWB
26, 9%, 80%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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