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
333A2E
RGB
51, 58, 46
HSL
95, 12%, 20%
HSB
95, 21%, 23%
CMYK
12, 0, 21, 77
LAB
23, -5, 6
LCH
23, 8, 128
OKLCH
0.34, 0.02, 132
XYZ
3, 4, 3
LUV
23, -3, 7
HWB
95, 18%, 77%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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