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
332816
RGB
51, 40, 22
HSL
37, 40%, 14%
HSB
37, 57%, 20%
CMYK
0, 22, 57, 80
LAB
17, 3, 14
LCH
17, 14, 77
OKLCH
0.28, 0.03, 79
XYZ
2, 2, 1
LUV
17, 7, 11
HWB
37, 9%, 80%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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