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
33283A
RGB
51, 40, 58
HSL
277, 18%, 19%
HSB
277, 31%, 23%
CMYK
12, 31, 0, 77
LAB
18, 8, -10
LCH
18, 13, 311
OKLCH
0.30, 0.04, 312
XYZ
3, 3, 4
LUV
18, 4, -11
HWB
277, 16%, 77%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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