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
333528
RGB
51, 53, 40
HSL
69, 14%, 18%
HSB
69, 25%, 21%
CMYK
4, 0, 25, 79
LAB
22, -3, 8
LCH
22, 8, 110
OKLCH
0.32, 0.02, 115
XYZ
3, 3, 3
LUV
22, 0, 8
HWB
69, 16%, 79%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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