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
33303E
RGB
51, 48, 62
HSL
253, 13%, 22%
HSB
253, 23%, 24%
CMYK
18, 23, 0, 76
LAB
21, 4, -8
LCH
21, 9, 295
OKLCH
0.32, 0.02, 295
XYZ
3, 3, 5
LUV
21, 1, -9
HWB
253, 19%, 76%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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