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
333121
RGB
51, 49, 33
HSL
53, 21%, 16%
HSB
53, 35%, 20%
CMYK
0, 4, 35, 80
LAB
20, -1, 11
LCH
20, 11, 98
OKLCH
0.31, 0.03, 102
XYZ
3, 3, 2
LUV
20, 2, 10
HWB
53, 13%, 80%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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