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
33281F
RGB
51, 40, 31
HSL
27, 24%, 16%
HSB
27, 39%, 20%
CMYK
0, 22, 39, 80
LAB
17, 4, 8
LCH
17, 9, 63
OKLCH
0.29, 0.02, 61
XYZ
2, 2, 2
LUV
17, 6, 6
HWB
27, 12%, 80%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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