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
333B2E
RGB
51, 59, 46
HSL
97, 12%, 21%
HSB
97, 22%, 23%
CMYK
14, 0, 22, 77
LAB
24, -6, 7
LCH
24, 9, 129
OKLCH
0.34, 0.02, 133
XYZ
3, 4, 3
LUV
24, -4, 8
HWB
97, 18%, 77%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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