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
333B39
RGB
51, 59, 57
HSL
165, 7%, 22%
HSB
165, 14%, 23%
CMYK
14, 0, 3, 77
LAB
24, -4, 0
LCH
24, 4, 179
OKLCH
0.34, 0.01, 179
XYZ
4, 4, 4
LUV
24, -4, 1
HWB
165, 20%, 77%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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