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
33353A
RGB
51, 53, 58
HSL
223, 6%, 21%
HSB
223, 12%, 23%
CMYK
12, 9, 0, 77
LAB
22, 0, -3
LCH
22, 3, 270
OKLCH
0.33, 0.01, 268
XYZ
3, 4, 5
LUV
22, -1, -4
HWB
223, 20%, 77%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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