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
333228
RGB
51, 50, 40
HSL
55, 12%, 18%
HSB
55, 22%, 20%
CMYK
0, 2, 22, 80
LAB
21, -1, 7
LCH
21, 7, 100
OKLCH
0.31, 0.02, 103
XYZ
3, 3, 2
LUV
21, 1, 6
HWB
55, 16%, 80%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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