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
333633
RGB
51, 54, 51
HSL
120, 3%, 21%
HSB
120, 6%, 21%
CMYK
6, 0, 6, 79
LAB
22, -2, 1
LCH
22, 2, 143
OKLCH
0.33, 0.01, 145
XYZ
3, 4, 4
LUV
22, -1, 2
HWB
120, 20%, 79%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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