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
33332A
RGB
51, 51, 42
HSL
60, 10%, 18%
HSB
60, 18%, 20%
CMYK
0, 0, 18, 80
LAB
21, -1, 6
LCH
21, 6, 104
OKLCH
0.32, 0.02, 107
XYZ
3, 3, 3
LUV
21, 0, 6
HWB
60, 16%, 80%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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