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
33283D
RGB
51, 40, 61
HSL
271, 21%, 20%
HSB
271, 34%, 24%
CMYK
16, 34, 0, 76
LAB
18, 9, -12
LCH
18, 15, 308
OKLCH
0.30, 0.04, 308
XYZ
3, 3, 5
LUV
18, 4, -13
HWB
271, 16%, 76%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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