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
33281B
RGB
51, 40, 27
HSL
33, 31%, 15%
HSB
33, 47%, 20%
CMYK
0, 22, 47, 80
LAB
17, 4, 11
LCH
17, 11, 71
OKLCH
0.29, 0.03, 71
XYZ
2, 2, 1
LUV
17, 6, 8
HWB
33, 11%, 80%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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