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
33282D
RGB
51, 40, 45
HSL
333, 12%, 18%
HSB
333, 22%, 20%
CMYK
0, 22, 12, 80
LAB
18, 6, -1
LCH
18, 6, 348
OKLCH
0.29, 0.02, 349
XYZ
3, 2, 3
LUV
18, 5, -2
HWB
333, 16%, 80%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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